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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2001 🢒 Savana 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Door Replacement - Left Side

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 334098 Size: SH
  1. Remove the left side rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear door extension. Refer to Rear Door Outer Extension Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the left side rear door latches. Refer to Rear Door Latch Replacement - Lower and Rear Door Latch Replacement - Upper .
  4. Remove the left side rear door latch handle. Refer to Rear Door Latch Replacement - Lower .
  5. Remove the left side rear door wiring harness from the door. Refer to Door Wiring Harness Replacement .
  6. Remove the left side rear door hinged rear window or stationary window (if needed). Refer to Hinged Rear Window Replacement or Rear Window Replacement in Stationary Windows.
  7. Remove the left side rear door weather-strips (if needed). Refer to Front and Rear Side Door Lower Weatherstrip Replacement .
  8. Remove the left side rear door rear door speaker, if equipped. Refer to Radio Rear Side Door Speaker Replacement in Entertainment.
  9. Remove the bolts that retain the left side rear door upper and the lower door hinges to the body.
  10. Remove the left side rear door from the vehicle with an assistant.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 334098 Size: SH
  1. Install the left side rear door to the vehicle with an assistance.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the bolts in order to retain the left side rear door upper and the lower door hinges to the body.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the retaining bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  3. Install the left side rear door rear door speaker, if equipped. Refer to Radio Rear Side Door Speaker Replacement in Entertainment.
  4. Install the left side rear door weather-strips (if needed). Refer to Front and Rear Side Door Lower Weatherstrip Replacement .
  5. Install the left side rear door hinged rear window or stationary window (if needed). Refer to Hinged Rear Window Replacement or Rear Window Replacement in Stationary Windows.
  6. Install the left side rear door wiring harness to the door. Refer to Door Wiring Harness Replacement .
  7. Install the left side rear door latch handle. Refer to Rear Door Latch Replacement - Lower .
  8. Install the left side rear door latches. Refer to Rear Door Latch Replacement - Lower and Rear Door Latch Replacement - Upper .
  9. Install the rear door extension. Refer to Rear Door Outer Extension Panel Replacement .
  10. Install the left side rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .