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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the front door.
  2. A thin, plastic flat-bladed tool may be used between the molding and the door to help release the retainers.

    Pull the upper edge of the front door body side molding out, in order to release the retainers.

  3. Remove the front door body side molding from the door.
    Fig 1: Removing Front Door Body Side Molding
    G01515623Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Drill a small hole into the center of the center retainer pins of the support retainer.
    Fig 2: Drilling Hole Into Center Of Center Retainer Pins Of Support Retainer
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  5. Install a small screw into the hole in the center retainer pin.
    Fig 3: Installing Screw Into Hole In Center Retainer Pin
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  6. Remove the center retainer pin using small pliers and pulling out the center retainer pin.
    Fig 4: Removing Center Retainer Pin
    G01515626Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the front door body side molding support from the door.
    Fig 5: Removing Front Door Body Side Molding Support From Door
    G01515627Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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