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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Standard)  or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (WC2, WC8) .
  2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
  3. Disconnect the door latch electrical connectors.
  4. Disconnect the power window motor electrical connector.
  5. Disconnect the front door speaker electrical connector.
  6. Disconnect the wiring harness clips from the inner door panel.
  7. Pull the rubber conduit and the wiring harness out through the opening at the front of the door.
    8. Fig 1: Identifying Check Link Cover
    GM524040Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the check link cover (2) at the front body hinge pillar.
    9. Fig 2: View Of Body Hinge Pillar Check Link Studs
    GM524046Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the check link studs from the front body hinge pillar.
  10. Using a grease pencil, mark the position of the hinge on the door.
  11. Support the door.
  12. Remove the hinge to door nuts.
  13. Remove the door, with an assistant.
    14. Fig 3: Identifying Hinge & Fasteners
    GM105453Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Using a grease pencil, mark the position of the hinge (1) on the pillar.
  15. Remove the hinge fasteners (2) from the hinge (1).
  16. Remove the hinge.
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