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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - DOOR  .
  2. Use a 6 mm (0.24 in) drill bit in order to remove the head from the door bracket rivets.
    Fig 1: Identifying Armrest Bracket Rivet Locations
    G02506706Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the rivets that retain the bracket to the door.
    4. IMPORTANT: Water deflectors seal the inner panel. Water deflectors prevent water from entering into the body. A strip of adhesive between the deflector and the door secures the deflector.
  4. In order to remove the water deflector, several components need to be removed first. Remove the armrest bracket.
  5. Remove the lock lever.
  6. Use a soft-faced scraper in order to peel the water deflector away from the door.
    7. Fig 2: Identifying Front Door Water Deflector
    G02506707Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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