Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement

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Fig 1: Front Side Door Water Deflector

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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Preliminary Procedure Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
1	Front Side Door Water Deflector When replacing the water deflector, if the hexagonal foam seals are present on the part, align the foam seals to holes in the inner panel as shown. Use a flat-bladed tool to separate the bond between the sealer and the door. Use waterproof tape, or 3M 777 or equivalent, if the water deflector is damaged. It will be necessary to replace trim panel retaining clips, if broken. Before replacing the water deflector clean the door adhesive area, using a 50/50 mix of isopropyl alcohol or equivalent.

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .

Front Side Door Water Deflector

When replacing the water deflector, if the hexagonal foam seals are present on the part, align the foam seals to holes in the inner panel as shown.
Use a flat-bladed tool to separate the bond between the sealer and the door.
Use waterproof tape, or 3M 777 or equivalent, if the water deflector is damaged.
It will be necessary to replace trim panel retaining clips, if broken.
Before replacing the water deflector clean the door adhesive area, using a 50/50 mix of isopropyl alcohol or equivalent.