Water Deflector: Removal

Remove the door trim panel and door insulator pad if present. To remove plastic nails without damage to pads or nails, use Trim Pad Remover (J-24595-C) or equivalent. See SPECIAL TOOLS .
Remove waterproof body tape securing top of water deflector to door inner panel. See Fig 1 .
Using a flat-bladed tool such as a putty knife, carefully break sealer bond between water deflector and door inner panel down both sides of deflector. Make certain tool blade is between inner panel and string that is embedded in sealer.
Carefully remove tape from inner panel at lower edge of water deflector. Disengage water deflector from inner panel drain slot and remove deflector.

Fig 1: Removing Door Inner Panel Sealing Strip (Typical)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.