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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the body side front lower trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side Front Lower  .
  2. Remove the intermediate swing-out window latch. Refer to WINDOW REPLACEMENT - SWING OUT in Stationary Windows.
  3. Remove the retaining screw at the B pillar.
  4. Use the J 38778  in order to remove the body side front upper trim panel from the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Removing Upper Body Side Front Trim Panel
    G02507050Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear audio controls, if equipped.
  6. Remove the rear audio controls from the trim panel. Refer to AUDIO CONTROL REPLACEMENT - REAR SEAT in Entertainment.