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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front door window run channel. Refer to Window Run Channel Replacement - Front Door .
  2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Early Production)  or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Late Production) .
  3. Partially remove the water deflector in the front lower corner to access the lower front glass channel bolts.
  4. Remove the front glass run channel bolts and remove the channel.
    Fig 1: View Of Front Door Window Channel Retainer
    GM940638Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. IMPORTANT: After drilling out the rivets, remove all rivet debris from the door.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Rear Glass Run Channel
    GM940703Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Drill out the rivets in the rear glass run channel and remove the channel.