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Removal Procedure

Important:  Protect the applique with heavy material tape in order to avoid damaging the underlying paint finish or applique. Do not use a pointed or a sharp instrument for the removal of the applique.

  1. Remove the window outer belt sealing strip. Refer to SEALING STRIP REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR WINDOW BELT OUTER  .
  2. Remove the center of the rivets using a center punch.
    Fig 1: Removing Front Door Frame Applique (1 Of 3)
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  3. Drill out the rivets from the front door frame applique.
    Fig 2: Removing Front Door Frame Applique (2 Of 3)
    G01516156Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the frame applique from the front door.
    Fig 3: Removing Front Door Frame Applique (3 Of 3)
    G01516157Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.