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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Mirror Replacement - Manual  or Mirror Replacement - Power .
  2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
  3. Remove the window outer sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Front Door Window Belt Outer .
  4. Remove the door weatherstrip. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Front Door .
  5. Remove the door window channel. Refer to Window Run Channel Replacement - Front Door .
  6. Remove the door lock. Refer to Lock Replacement - Front Door (Without Power Locks)  or Lock Replacement - Front Door (With Power Locks) .
  7. Remove the door lock cylinder. Refer to Lock Cylinder Replacement - Door .
  8. Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Front Outside .
  9. Remove the door window regulator. Refer to Window Regulator Replacement - Front Door .
  10. Remove the door check. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement - Front .
  11. Remove the door molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Front Door Body Side in Exterior Trim.
  12. Remove the front fender. Refer to Fender Replacement - Front - Left in Body Front End.
  13. Support the front side door (2) using a floor jack (1) and piece of wood.
  14. Mark the position of the door to the hinges in order to ease the installation process.
  15. Remove the 4 bolts which secure the door to the hinges.
  16. Position the door away from the door jamb in order to gain the necessary clearance to remove the front side door wiring harness grommet, if equipped.
  17. Fig 1: View Of Front Side Door & Floor Jack
    GM352102Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Unclip the plastic retainers which secure the front side door wiring harness (2) to the front side door, if equipped.
  19. Release the door wiring harness grommet and unroute the wiring harness (2) from the door, if equipped.
  20. Remove any remaining retainers from the front side door.
  21. Remove the front side door from the vehicle.
  22. Fig 2: View Of Front Side Door Wiring Harness
    GM572669Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.