Removal Procedure
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- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door (Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade) or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door (Suburban/Yukon XL/Avalanche/Escld EXT) .
- Remove the window. Refer to Module Replacement - Rear Power Window (Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade) or Module Replacement - Rear Power Window (Suburban/Yukon XL/Avalanche/Escld Ext) .
- Remove the inside door handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Inside .
- Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Outside .
- Remove the door lock actuator. Refer to Lock Actuator Replacement - Rear Door .
- Remove the weatherstrip from the door. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Rear Door .
- Disconnect the door wire harness. Refer to Wiring Harness Replacement - Door .
- Remove the door check link bolt from the pillar side.
- With an assistant, remove the bolts from the upper and the lower door hinges.
- With an assistant, lift the door up from the hinge pins and remove the door from the vehicle.