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. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  4. Remove the inside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Inside Handle Replacement .
  5. Remove the window inner belt seal strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
  6. Remove the outside rear view mirror. Refer to Power Mirror Replacement .
  7. Remove the window outer belt seal strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  8. Remove the window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement .
  9. Remove the window weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement .
  10. Remove the door frame applique. Refer to Front Door Frame Applique Replacement .
  11. Remove the window regulator. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement .
  12. Remove the rear window channel. Refer to Front Side Door Window Rear Channel Replacement .
  13. Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement .
  14. Remove the door latch. Refer to Front Side Door Latch Replacement .
  15. Remove the upper auxiliary weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Upper Auxiliary Weatherstrip Replacement .
  16. Remove the door bottom auxiliary weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Bottom Auxiliary Sealing Strip Replacement .

  17. Object Number: 441822  Size: SH
  18. Disconnect the door wiring harness connector from the body wiring harness connector.

  19. Object Number: 470124  Size: SH
  20. Remove the wiring harness clips (2) from the inner door panel.
  21. Remove the rubber conduit and the wiring harness (1) from the door.
  22. Remove the door check link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement .
  23. Remove all the plastic nuts and retainers from the door shell.
  24. Remove the door. Refer to Door Removal - Front .
  25. Remove the door hinges. Refer to Front Side Door Hinge Replacement .

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the door hinges to the door. Refer to Front Side Door Hinge Replacement .
  2. Install the door. Refer to Door Removal - Front
  3. Install all the retainers into the door shell that were removed during disassembly.
  4. Install the door check link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 470124  Size: SH
  6. Route the wiring harness and the conduit into the door.
  7. Install the door wiring harness clips (2) to the inner door panel.

  8. Object Number: 441822  Size: SH
  9. Connect the door wiring harness electrical connector to the body wiring harness electrical connector.
  10. Install the door bottom auxiliary weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Bottom Auxiliary Sealing Strip Replacement .
  11. Install the upper auxiliary weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Upper Auxiliary Weatherstrip Replacement .
  12. Install the door latch. Refer to Front Side Door Latch Replacement .
  13. Install the outside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement .
  14. Install the rear window channel. Refer to Front Side Door Window Rear Channel Replacement .
  15. Install the window regulator. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement .
  16. Install the door frame applique. Refer to Front Door Frame Applique Replacement .
  17. Install the window weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement .
  18. Install the window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement .
  19. Install the window outer belt seal strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  20. Install the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Power Mirror Replacement
  21. Install the window inner belt seal strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
  22. Install the inside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Inside Handle Replacement .
  23. Adjust the door if needed. Refer to Door Adjustment .
  24. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  25. Install the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement .
  26. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .