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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the front door.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
  4. Disconnect the door latch electrical connectors (1).
  5. Disconnect the power window motor electrical connector.
  6. Remove the door wiring harness retainers (2) from the door.
  7. Pull the door wire harness out of the door.
    Fig 1: Removing Door Wiring Harness
    G01803536Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the door check link fasteners from the body.
    Fig 2: Removing Door Check Link Fasteners
    G01803537Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the intermediate hinge fasteners (1) from both hinges.
  10. Lift the door to remove, with the aid of an assistant.
    Fig 3: Removing Intermediate Hinge Fasteners
    G01803538Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Mark the position of the hinge half (2) on the body.
  12. Mark the position of the hinge half on the door.
  13. Remove the hinge fasteners (1) from the pillar.
  14. Remove the hinge half from the pillar.

    Important:  Be careful to secure the studplate within the door, when removing the hinge half from the door. The studplate is not attached to the door and could fall into the door.

  15. Remove the hinge fasteners from the door.
  16. Remove the hinge half from the door.
    Fig 4: Removing Door Hinges
    G01803539Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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