Removal Procedure

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Waterproof deflectors are used in order to seal the door inner panel and prevent water from entering the body. The deflector is secured by a strip of adhesive between the water deflector and the door.

Remove the door trim panel. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
- TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR
- TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE REAR DOOR (UTILITY) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE REAR DOOR (EXTENDED CAB P/U ONLY)
  
  Fig 1: Removing Water Deflector(s) From Door
  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the door speaker if equipped. Refer to the appropriate procedure.
- SPEAKER REPLACEMENT -- FRONT DOOR
- SPEAKER REPLACEMENT -- REAR DOOR in Entertainment.
- Remove the water deflector(s) from the door.
- Remove the water deflector(s) from the rear side door.
- Break the bond between the sealer and the door with a flat-bladed tool in order to remove the deflector(s).
Fig 2: Removing Water Deflector(s) From Rear Side Door
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.