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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the front door trim panel upper extension. Refer to Upper Extension Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Fig 1: View Of Front Outer Door Panel
    GM929525Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the front mirror. Refer to Mirror Replacement .
  4. Remove the front outside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement .
  5. Remove the front outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  6. Remove the outer door panel fasteners.
  7. Remove the front outer door panel.
  8. If the panel is being replaced, remove the door lock cylinder bezel.
  9. Fig 2: Identifying U-Nut Locations
    GM897839Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. If the panel is being replaced, remove the U-nuts.