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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 253 (DOOR SYSTEM, MIRROR SYSTEM & WINDOW SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDOOR REPLACEMENT - FRONTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time

Removal Procedure

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the rubber conduit. Refer to Rubber Conduit Replacement - Front Door .
  2. Remove the 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 door speaker. Refer to SPEAKER REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR .
  5. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  6. Remove the front door inner sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Front Door Window Belt Inner .
  7. Remove the front door outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Front Door Window Belt Outer - Front .
  8. Remove the window. Refer to Window Replacement - Front Door .
  9. Remove the window weatherstrip. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Front Door Window .
  10. Remove the window regulator. Refer to Window Regulator Replacement - Front Door .
  11. Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Front Outside .
  12. Remove the inside handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Front Inside .
  13. Remove the lock. Refer to Lock Replacement - Front Door .
  14. Remove the door side molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Front Door Frame .
  15. Support the door.
  16. Remove the intermediate door hinge bolts.
    17. Fig 1: Identifying Intermediate Door Hinge Bolts
    G01755810Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the door.
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