Removal Procedure

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Remove the upper garnish molding. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - REAR UPPER (TAHOE/YUKON/ESCALADE/SUBURBAN) or GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - REAR UPPER (AVALANCHE/ESCALADE EXT) .

Fig 1: D-Pillar Molding

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Remove the D-Pillar molding.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Fig 2: Rear Power Door Lock Switch Tabs

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Push on the tab (2) in order to remove the switch from the D-Pillar molding.
Insert a small screwdriver between the tab (1) in order to pry out the switch from the case.