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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 401 (DOOR SYSTEM, MIRROR SYSTEM & WINDOW SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDOOR FRAME APPLIQUE REPLACEMENT - REARREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door .
Remove the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement .
Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Rear Door .
Remove the door window inner belt molding. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Rear Door Window Belt Inner .
Remove the door window outer belt molding. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Rear Door Window Belt Outer .
Remove the rear door window. Refer to Window Replacement - Rear Door .
Grasp the front, lower end of the window weatherstrip (3) and pull back to reveal door applique fasteners.

Fig 1: Removing Window Weatherstrip

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Remove the applique fasteners.
Slide the applique straight back to remove.

Fig 2: Removing Door Frame Applique
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.