Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM and to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
- Remove the accessory switch panel. Refer to SWITCH REPLACEMENT - DOOR LOCK AND SIDE WINDOW - DRIVER .
- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR .
- Remove the outer belt sealing strip. Refer to SEALING STRIP REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR WINDOW BELT OUTER .
- Remove the inside door handle. Refer to DOOR HANDLE REPLACEMENT - INSIDE .
- Remove the speaker. Refer to SPEAKER REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR in Entertainment.
- Remove the water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR .
- Remove the outside rear view mirror (ORVM).
Refer to MIRROR REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the window. Refer to WINDOW REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR .
- Remove the weatherstrip run channel. Refer to WINDOW WEATHERSTRIP RUN CHANNEL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
- Remove the window regulator. Refer to WINDOW REGULATOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR .
- Remove the door latch assembly. Refer to LATCH REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR .
- Remove the side door SIR sensor. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM in SIR.
- Remove the outside door handle. Refer to DOOR HANDLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT OUTSIDE .
- Remove the check link. Refer to DOOR CHECK LINK REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the wire harness from the door. Refer to WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR .
- Remove the bolts that retain the door to the hinge plates.
- Remove the door from the vehicle with an assistant.