GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2007 🢒 Sierra Classic - 4WD 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Rear Side Access Door Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Access Door Trim Panel Replacement.
  2. Remove the stationary window.
  3. Remove the inside door handle. Refer to Door Inside Handle Replacement.
  4. Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Door Outside Handle Replacement.
  5. Remove the upper and lower door latches. Refer to Rear Side Door Latch Replacement - Upper and Rear Side Door Latch Replacement - Lower.
  6. Remove the door speaker.
  7. Remove the weatherstrip from the door. Refer to Side Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement.

    8. Object Number: 581577 Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the door wire harness. Refer to Door Wiring Harness Replacement.
  9. Remove the front door striker. Refer to Door Striker Replacement.

    10. Object Number: 522133 Size: SH
  10. Remove the door check link bolt from the pillar side.
  11. Remove the hinge retaining clips.
  12. With an assistant, lift the door up from the hinge pins and remove the door from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 522133 Size: SH
  1. With an assistant install the door to the vehicle by setting the door down on the hinge pins.
  2. Install the top and bottom clips hinge retaining clips.

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

  3. Install the door check link bolt to the pillar side.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the door check link bolt to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 581577 Size: SH
  4. Connect the door wire harness.
  5. Install the front door striker. Refer to Door Striker Replacement.
  6. Install the rear door weatherstrip. Refer to Side Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement.
  7. Install the upper and lower door latches. Refer to Rear Side Door Latch Replacement - Upper and Rear Side Door Latch Replacement - Lower.
  8. Install the outside door handle. Refer to Door Outside Handle Replacement.
  9. Install the inside door handle. Refer to Door Inside Handle Replacement.
  10. Install the stationary window.
  11. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Access Door Trim Panel Replacement.
  12. Inspect the alignment of the door. Refer to Door Adjustment.
  13. Install body side molding. Refer to Door Body Side Molding Replacement.