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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the door handle bezel. Refer to HANDLE BEZEL REPLACEMENT - INSIDE  .
  2. Remove the window handle, if equipped. Refer to WINDOW HANDLE REPLACEMENT  .
  3. Remove the upper extension of the trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - UPPER EXTENSION  .
  4. Remove the manual lock lever from the trim panel using a flat-bladed tool.
  5. Remove the trim panel screws.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  7. Remove the courtesy lamp, if equipped. Refer to COURTESY LAMP/REFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - DOOR .
  8. Remove the trim panel from the door. Carefully slide the trim panel up in order to release the retainers from the door.
    9. Fig 1: Removing Trim Panel Side Front Door
    G01458855Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the switch panel. Refer to SWITCH REPLACEMENT - DOOR LOCK AND SIDE WINDOW - DRIVER  and SWITCH REPLACEMENT - DOOR LOCK AND SIDE WINDOW - PASSENGER  .
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