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Removal Procedure

    NOTE: Refer to Paint Damage Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Apply masking tape to the door frame applique.
  2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
  3. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
  4. Remove the front door window weatherstrip. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Front Door Window .
  5. Remove the outside rear view mirror. Refer to Mirror Replacement - Power .
  6. Remove the front door inner window belt sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Front Door Window Belt Inner .
  7. Position the window to the full down position.
    8. Fig 1: Inside Door Frame Screw
    GM794032Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the screw (2) from the top corner of the inside door frame.
    9. Fig 2: Window Channel Retainer & Rivets (Front Door)
    GM799081Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the window channel weatherstrip by grasping the center and pulling downward to expose the rivets.

    Drill out the 4 mm (5/32 in) rivets (2) along the inside edge of the window channel retainer.

  10. Remove the window channel retainer from the door.
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