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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Astro - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear License Plate Pocket Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Use a soft-faced scraper, if needed, in order to peel the water deflector away from the door. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 324245 Size: SH
  3. Remove the lamp harness from the license plate housing (2).
  4. Remove the bolts (1) from the housing.
  5. Remove the door handle. Refer to Rear Door Outside Handle Replacement .
  6. Remove the housing from the door (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 324245 Size: SH
  1. Install the housing (2) to the door.
  2. Install the door handle. Refer to Rear Door Outside Handle Replacement .

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the housing to door bolts (1).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the door bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

  4. Install the lamp harness to the housing.
  5. Install the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement .
  6. Install the trim panel. Refer to Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement .