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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the door.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR  .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR  .
  4. Remove the body-side check strap bolt.
  5. Remove the check strap plug.
  6. Remove the door-side check strap nuts.
  7. Fig 1: Removing Procedure Door Check Link
    G01458896Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Pull the check strap from the inside of the door.