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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 INSTRUCTIONSWEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT - SIDE DOOR OPENINGREMOVAL 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 hinge pillar upper garnish. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - UPPER PILLAR .
Remove the hinge pillar lower garnish molding. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - LOWER PILLAR .
Remove the side door opening frame garnish molding. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - SIDE DOOR OPENING FRAME .
Remove the passenger side front corner garnish molding. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE FRONT .
Remove the passenger side body side trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT BODY SIDE .
Remove the side door stepwell mat. Refer to MAT REPLACEMENT - STEPWELL .
Remove the retainers at the lower corners of the side door opening weatherstrip.

Fig 1: Removing Side Door Opening Weatherstrip Retainers

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Pull the side door opening weatherstrip from the door opening pinch-weld flange.

Fig 2: Pulling Side Door Opening Weatherstrip From Flange
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Remove the side door opening weatherstrip from the vehicle.

Fig 3: Removing Side Door Opening Weatherstrip From 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.