Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 GMC Acadia, 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2016 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
- Remove the side front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Acadia or Traverse)Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Enclave) , or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Enclave)Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Acadia or Traverse) .
- Remove the front door speaker. Refer to Radio Front Side Door Speaker Replacement .
- Remove the front water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
- Disconnect the regulator motor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the door latch assembly electrical connector.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the SIR side impact sensor.
- Disconnect the body harness inline electrical connector by releasing the connector retaining tab located on the body side of the connector.
- Remove the front door wiring harness electrical connector from the mounting bracket by releasing the mounting bracket retaining tab located on the hinge side of the connector.
- Remove the rubber grommet from the door access opening.
- Note the routing of the front door wiring harness and release the wire harness attachments from the door.
- Pass the front door wiring harness electrical connector through the access opening and remove the front door wiring harness from the door.