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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Remove the rear view mirror. Refer to Power Mirror Replacement .
  4. Remove the outer sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  5. Remove the door weather-strip. Refer to Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement .
  6. Remove the door window weather-strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement .
  7. Remove the window guide. Refer to Door Window Guide Replacement .
  8. Remove the door lock. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Replacement .
  9. Remove the door lock cylinder. Refer to Door Lock Cylinder Replacement .
  10. Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Check Link Replacement .
  11. Remove the door window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement .
  12. Remove the door window regulator and motor. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement .
  13. Remove the front upper door speaker. Refer to Speaker Replacement - Front Upper .
  14. Remove the front lower door speaker. Refer to Speaker Replacement - Front Lower .
  15. Remove the front door body side molding. Refer to Front Side Door Molding Replacement .
  16. Remove the front lower door side molding. Refer to Front Side Door Lower Molding Replacement .
  17. Remove the left fender, if necessary. Refer to Front Fender Replacement - Left Side .
  18. Remove the right fender, if necessary. Refer to Front Fender Replacement - Right Side .
  19. Remove the door check link. Refer to Front Side Door Check Link Replacement .
  20. Fig 1: Side Front Door Components
    GM626953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Release the door wiring harness grommet and unroute the wiring harness (3) from the door (6) and door jamb, if equipped.
  22. Remove the front door wiring harness from the vehicle, if equipped.
  23. Remove all the retainers from the front door (6).
  24. Mark the door hinge (2, 4) location.
  25. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
    • The 4 door to hinge bolts (1, 5)
    • The front door (6)