Removal Procedure
- Remove the trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .
- Use a 6 mm (0.24 in) drill bit in order to remove the head from the door bracket rivets.
- Remove the rivets that retain the bracket to the door.
- In order to remove the water deflector, several components need to be removed first. Remove the armrest bracket.
- Remove the lock lever.
- Use a soft-faced scraper in order to peel the water deflector away from the door.
Important: Water deflectors seal the inner panel. Water deflectors prevent water from entering into the body. A strip of adhesive between the deflector and the door secures the deflector.
Installation Procedure
- Install the water deflector.
- Install the lock lever.
- Install the armrest bracket to the door.
- Install the 6 mm (1/4 in) rivets to the door.
- Install the trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .
Important: When replacing deflectors which have been peeled back or removed, the adhesive on the door and the deflector from the factory will usually be adequate in order to re-adhere the deflector to the door. If additional adhesive is required, use a small amount of weatherstrip adhesive, such as GM P/N 12345096, Canadian P/N 993365, or an equivalent adhesive. If the deflector was separated at a perforation, use a cloth reinforced tape with a strong adhesive in order to secure the piece together. Replace the deflector if the deflector is too badly damaged to provide a proper seal.
