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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Enclave) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Acadia) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Traverse) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (OUTLOOK) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (OUTLOOK) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Traverse) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Acadia) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Enclave) .
  2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Remove the window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement .
  4. Remove the door speaker. Refer to Radio Front Side Door Speaker Replacement .
  5. Fig 1: Locating Weatherstrip/Run Channel & Bolts
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  6. Remove the 2 bolts (1) that retain the weatherstrip/run channel (2) to the door.
  7. Pull the weatherstrip/run channel away from the window frame opening.
  8. Carefully twist and pull up on the weatherstrip/run channel, in order remove the weatherstrip/run channel from the top of the door frame.
  9. Remove the weatherstrip/run channel from the door.