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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 INSTRUCTIONSWINDOW CHANNEL REPLACEMENT - FRONT SIDE 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.

Lower the door window to the full down position.
Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
Peel the rearward half of the water deflector away from the door. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
Remove the window inner belt seal. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Front Door Window Belt Inner .
Pull the lower rear portion of the upper window seal out of the door frame far enough to gain access to the lower fastener of the door frame applique.

Fig 1: Removing Lower Rear Upper Window Seal
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the upper run channel fastener, which is also the lower door applique fastener.
Reinstall the window seal into the door frame.
Connect the door trim panel wire connector.
Run the window up until there is about a 25 mm (1 in) opening at the top.
Remove the lower run channel fastener.
Pull the run channel (1) down to clear the window.
Remove the run channel.

Fig 2: Removing Run Channel
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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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.