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Removal Procedure

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  1. Pull the rear door weatherstrip from the pinchweld flange as required.
  2. If the vehicle does not have a side curtain airbag, use J 38778  to disengage the retaining clips.
  3. If the vehicle has a side curtain air bag perform the following procedure:
    • Use a flat-bladed tool to remove the screw button cover.
    • Remove the retaining screw.
    • Use J 38778  to disengage the retaining clip.
    4. Fig 1: Sail Panel & Retaining Screw
    GM857495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the trim panel from the vehicle.
  5. If damaged, drill out the rivet on the retaining clip (2).
    6. Fig 2: Retaining Clip & Rivet
    GM900769Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the retaining clip from the vehicle.
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