Removal Procedure

Waterproof deflectors are used in order to seal the door inner panel and prevent water from entering the body. The deflector is secured by a strip of adhesive between the water deflector and the door.

1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
   • TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR 
   • TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE REAR DOOR (UTILITY)  or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE REAR DOOR (EXTENDED CAB P/U ONLY) 
     Fig 1: Removing Water Deflector(s) From Door

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2. Remove the door speaker if equipped. Refer to the appropriate procedure.
   • SPEAKER REPLACEMENT -- FRONT DOOR
   • SPEAKER REPLACEMENT -- REAR DOOR in Entertainment.
   • Remove the water deflector(s) from the door.
   • Remove the water deflector(s) from the rear side door.
   • Break the bond between the sealer and the door with a flat-bladed tool in order to remove the deflector(s).
   Fig 2: Removing Water Deflector(s) From Rear Side Door

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