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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 - SLIDINGREMOVAL 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.

Open and support the sliding side door.
Remove the passenger side body side trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT BODY SIDE .
Remove the sliding side door center track stop nuts and washers from the vehicle.
Remove the sliding side door center track stop from the vehicle.
Remove the sliding side door center track cap from the vehicle.

Fig 1: Removing Sliding Side Door Center Components
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Remove the upper roller bolts from the sliding side door.

Fig 2: Removing Upper Roller Bolts
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Remove the lower roller bolts from the sliding side door.
With an assistant, slide the sliding side door out of the rear of the center track.

Fig 3: Removing Lower Roller Bolts

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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.