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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
  2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
  3. Remove the front door speaker. Refer to Speaker Replacement - Front in Entertainment.
  4. Disconnect the door wiring harness from the body harness.
  5. Disconnect the sash from the glass by squeezing the tabs on both of the glass attachment clips at the same time. With the tabs pressed down, slide the sash in the direction of the snap tabs until the sash clips clear the glass attachment clips.
    6. Fig 1: Securing Window Glass To Frame
    GM1502898Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Slide the glass (1) full up and tape in place to the door window frame (2).
    7. Fig 2: Identifying Door Latch Screws
    GM1480547Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the 3 door to latch (2) screws.
  8. Remove the outside handle from the door, including the disconnecting rod. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Front Outside .
    9. Fig 3: View Of Door Module
    GM1531780Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Pull the door harness through hinge face into door cavity and remove the door module (6 screws total).
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