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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the door.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR (CARGO DOORS)  or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR (E54)  .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement  .
    4. IMPORTANT: Remove the one screw that retains the check link lock spring, if replacing just the check link lock spring. When replacing the check link bracket all three screws will need to be removed. Remove one screw at a time when replacing the check link bracket. If all three screws are removed at once this may cause the loss of the threaded anchor plate. If this occurs, remove the tail lamp and the tail lamp pocket in order to access the cavity where the threaded plate is located.
  4. Remove the check link from the check link mounting bracket by lifting upward to release.
  5. Remove the check link screws from the bracket (2).
  6. Remove the check link bracket (1) and the check link lock spring.
  7. Remove the check link bolts from the door.
    8. Fig 1: Removing & Installing Rear Door (E54) Check Link
    G02507119Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the check link boot from the door (6).
  9. Remove the check link (5) from the inside of the door.
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