GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover
    • J 36796 Clip Zip Tool
    • J 39346-A Mini-Wedge Alignment Tool

Removal Procedure

  1. Mark the location of the hinges (upper and lower) on the door.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement .
  4. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  5. Remove the inside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement .
  6. Remove the energy absorber pad. Refer to Rear Door Energy Absorber Pad Replacement .
  7. Remove the window inner belt seal strip. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
  8. Remove the window outer belt seal strip. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  9. Remove the door window. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Replacement .
  10. Remove the window regulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement .
  11. Remove the stationary window. Refer to Rear Side Door Stationary Window and Front Channel Replacement .
  12. Remove the door frame applique. Refer to Rear Door Frame Applique Replacement .
  13. Remove the door bottom auxiliary sealing strip. Refer to Rear Side Door Bottom Auxiliary Sealing Strip Replacement .
  14. Remove the front window run channel. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Front Channel Replacement .
  15. Remove the door latch. Refer to Rear Side Door Latch Replacement .
  16. Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement .
  17. Remove the upper auxiliary weatherstrip. Refer to Rear Side Door Upper Auxiliary Weatherstrip Replacement .

  18. Object Number: 441819  Size: SH
  19. Disconnect the door wiring harness connector from the body wiring harness connector.

  20. Object Number: 469426  Size: SH
  21. Remove the wiring harness clips (2).
  22. Remove the rubber conduit and wiring harness from the door.
  23. Remove the door check link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement .
  24. Remove the door. Refer to Rear Side Door Removal .
  25. Remove the door hinges. Refer to Rear Side Door Hinge Replacement .

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the door hinges to the pillar and the door. Refer to Rear Side Door Hinge Replacement .
  2. Install the door. Refer to Rear Side Door Removal .
  3. Install the door check link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 469426  Size: SH
  5. Route the wiring harness and conduit into the door.
  6. Install the door wiring harness clips (2) to the inner door panel.

  7. Object Number: 441819  Size: SH
  8. Connect the door wiring harness electrical connector to the body wiring harness electrical connector.
  9. Install the upper auxiliary weatherstrip. Refer to Rear Side Door Upper Auxiliary Weatherstrip Replacement .
  10. Install the door latch. Refer to Rear Side Door Latch Replacement .
  11. Install the outside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement .
  12. Install the front window run channel. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Front Channel Replacement .
  13. Install the door bottom auxiliary sealing strip. Refer to Rear Side Door Bottom Auxiliary Sealing Strip Replacement .
  14. Install the door frame applique. Refer to Rear Door Frame Applique Replacement .
  15. Install the stationary window. Refer to Rear Side Door Stationary Window and Front Channel Replacement .
  16. Install the window regulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement .
  17. Install the door window. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Replacement .
  18. Install the window outer belt seal strip. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  19. Install the window inner belt seal strip. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
  20. Install the energy absorber pad. Refer to Rear Door Energy Absorber Pad Replacement .
  21. Install the inside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement
  22. Check the door for proper adjustment. Refer to Door Adjustment .
  23. Install the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  24. Install the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement .
  25. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .