Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
- Remove the front door body side molding. Refer to MOLDING REPLACEMENT -FRONT DOOR BODY SIDE (CHEVROLET) or MOLDING REPLACEMENT -FRONT DOOR BODY SIDE (GMC PICKUP) or MOLDING REPLACEMENT -FRONT DOOR BODY SIDE (GMC UTILITY) .
- Drill out the rivets using a 1/4 inch drill bit.
- Remove the retaining plate.