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Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT: For the removal of the front door assembly, perform steps 13 through 19 only.
  1. Open and support the front door.
  2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
  4. Remove the front door speaker. Refer to Speaker Replacement - Front Lower in Entertainment.
  5. Remove the inside door handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Front Inside .
  6. Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Outside .
  7. Remove the rear view mirror. Refer to Mirror Replacement .
  8. Remove the front door window. Refer to Window Replacement - Front Door .
  9. Remove the window regulator. Refer to Window Regulator Replacement - Front Door .
  10. Remove the window outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Front Door Window Belt Outer .
  11. Remove the lock assembly. Refer to Lock Replacement - Front Door .
  12. Remove the front door electrical harness through the opening in the front door.
  13. Disconnect the rubber conduit from the A-pillar.
  14. Disconnect the front door harness electrical connector.
  15. Route the electrical harness through the opening in the A-pillar.
  16. Using a grease pencil, mark the location of the front door hinges on the door side.
  17. Remove the bolt and nuts from the check link.
  18. Fig 1: Removing Door Side Hinge Bolts
    GM1209495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. With an assistant, remove the door side hinge bolts.
  20. Fig 2: Removing Front Door From Vehicle
    GM1210259Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. With an assistant, remove the front door from the vehicle.