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Removal Procedure

  1. Open the door.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR  .
  3. Remove the door module. Refer to DOOR CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT  .
  4. Remove the water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR  .
  5. Remove the door check link cover (2).
    Fig 1: Removing Door Check Link Cover
    G02101823Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the 2 studs from the door check link arm.
    Fig 2: Removing Check Link Arm Studs
    G02101824Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Note the position of the arrow on the check link arm to aid in reassembly.
  8. Remove the 2 fasteners from the check link.
  9. Remove the check link through the front access hole of the inner door panel.
    Fig 3: Removing Fasteners From Check Link
    G02101825Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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