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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the screw (4) and trim cover (3) from the front side door trim panel (1).
  2. Remove the screw (2) that retains the front side door trim panel (1).
    Fig 1: Removing Screw And Trim Cover From Front Side Door Trim Panel
    G01434647Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the front side door window regulator handle by using a cloth in order to pull off the snap ring, if equipped.
    Fig 2: Pulling Off Snap Ring - Front Side Door Window Regulator Handle
    G01434648Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Using a taped flat bladed tool, gently pry the front side door accessory switch mounting plate (1) from the front side door trim (2), if equipped.
    Fig 3: Prying Front Side Door Accessory Switch Mounting Plate From Front Side Door Trim
    G01434649Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the front side door window and/or lock switch electrical connectors (2, 3), if equipped.
  6. Remove the front side door accessory switch mounting plate (1) from the vehicle, if equipped.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Front Side Door Window And/Or Lock Switch Electrical Connectors
    G01434650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the front side door inside handle. Refer to DOOR HANDLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT INSIDE  .
  8. Remove the front side door trim from the door by disengaging the 8 plastic retainers.
    Fig 5: Removing Front Side Door Trim From Door By Disengaging Plastic Retainers
    G01434651Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.