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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the sliding side door inside door handle bezel. Refer to Handle Bezel Replacement - Inside - Rear .
  2. Remove the sliding door garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Sliding Door .
  3. Pull out on the sliding side door trim panel in order to disengage the retainers.
  4. Remove the sliding side door lower trim panel from the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Removing Sliding Door Trim Panel
    G02423054Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.