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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR (CARGO DOORS)  or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR (E54)  .
  2. Peel the water deflector away from the door. Use a soft-surfaced scraper if needed. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement  .
  3. Remove the control rods from the remote lock.
    1. Pry the anchor out of the hole.
    2. Push the clip away from the lever.
    3. Pull the rod and the clip away from the lever.
  4. Remove the upper latch screws.
    5. Fig 1: Removing & Installing Upper Latch Screws
    G02507147Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Removing & Installing Upper Latch Cover
    G02507148Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the upper latch cover, if equipped.
  6. Remove the upper latch and the rod from the door.
  7. Remove the lower latch screws.
    8. Fig 3: Removing & Installing Upper Latch & Rod From Door
    G02507149Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 4: Removing & Installing Lower Latch Screws & Reinforcement
    G02507150Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the reinforcement.
  9. Remove the lower latch and the rod from the door.
    10. Fig 5: Removing & Installing Lower Latch & Rod From Door
    G02507151Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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