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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 496 (DOOR SYSTEM, MIRROR SYSTEM & WINDOW SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSWINDOW REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOORREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: To prevent personal injury, gloves should be worn when removing broken glass.

Remove the door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR .
Remove the water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - DOOR .
Remove the weatherstrip. Refer to WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT - WINDOW .
Remove the window run channels. Refer to WINDOW RUN CHANNEL REPLACEMENT .
Lower the window about one half of the way down. In this position, the window regulator rollers will be accessible through the openings in the door panel.
Remove the window from the regulator.
1. Move the window forward in order to release the sash channel (1) from the rear regulator roller.
2. Carefully tilt the window forward to a vertical position.
3. Pull the window upward in order to release the sash channel from the front regulator roller (2).
Remove the window from the door.

Fig 1: Removing Front Door Window From Door
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.