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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 387 (DOOR SYSTEM, MIRROR SYSTEM & WINDOW SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDOOR REPLACEMENT - SIDE REARREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 F
Removal Procedure
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 FSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Savana Special, 2002 GMC Savana Camper Special, 2002 GMC Savana, and 2002 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the side rear door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door .
- Remove the hinged side window or the stationary side window. Refer to HINGED BODY SIDE WINDOW REPLACEMENT or BODY SIDE STATIONARY WINDOW REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the weatherstrips, if needed. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Side Rear Door Lower or Weatherstrip Replacement - Side Door Window .
- Remove the side rear door upper and lower door wedges from the door. Refer to Door Locator and Wedge Replacement - Sliding (Locator) or Door Locator and Wedge Replacement - Sliding (Wedge) .
- Remove the upper and the lower door latches. Refer to Latch Replacement - Side Door Upper and Latch Replacement - Side Door Lower .
- Remove the latch rods from the door.
- Remove the latch handle. Refer to Latch Control Handle Replacement - Side Rear Door .
- Remove the latch striker. Refer to Striker Replacement - Door (Not RPO PRP) .
- Remove the side rear door hinge pins using J 41226-50.
- Remove the side rear door from the vehicle.
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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.