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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Enclave)Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Acadia or Traverse) .
  2. Remove the water deflector.
  3. NOTE:

    Tape the edges of the outer belt sealing strip to pinch weld to protect the paint.

  4. Remove the outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Outer Sealing Strip Replacement (Acadia/Traverse) Rear Side Door Window Outer Sealing Strip Replacement (Enclave) .
  5. Fig 1: Rear Door Window Guide Bolts
    GM1843926Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Lower the window (1) to align the bolts (2) with the access holes in the inner panel.
  7. Remove the window guide bolts (2).
  8. Using masking tape place the door window into the upper door frame and tape in place.
  9. Remove the window regulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement .
  10. Remove the rear door speaker. Refer to Radio Rear Side Door Speaker Replacement .
  11. Remove the rear door window front channel. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Front Channel Replacement (Acadia/Traverse) .
  12. Remove the masking tape from the window and frame.
  13. Fig 2: Rear Side Door Window
    GM1971241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    In order to remove the window out of the frame, carefully grasp and tilt the window toward the outer door panel. The window comes out between the door panel and the window frame.

  14. Remove the window (1) from the door.