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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 497 (INTERIOR TRIM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSMAT/CARPET REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOOR (EXTENDED CAB)REMOVAL 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

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Remove the front seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT -- JUMP or to SEAT REPLACEMENT -- BENCH in Seats.
Remove the jack cover from the vehicle.
Remove the jack from the vehicle.
Remove the door sill trim plates. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT .
Remove the floor console or cup holder, if equipped. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
- CONSOLE REPLACEMENT -- FRONT FLOOR (FULL LENGTH (AUTO TRANS)) or CONSOLE REPLACEMENT -- FRONT FLOOR (FULL LENGTH (ENVOY)) or CONSOLE REPLACEMENT -- FRONT FLOOR (NON-FULL LENGTH) or CONSOLE REPLACEMENT -- FRONT FLOOR (FULL LENGTH (MANUAL TRANS))
- CUPHOLDER REPLACEMENT -- FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE
Remove the body side trim panels. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE (STANDARD CAB PICKUP) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE (EXTENDED CAB PICKUP) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE (2-DOOR UTILITY) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE (4-DOOR UTILITY) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE (CREW CAB) .
For vehicles with the extended cab with rear side door, remove the C-pillar trim panel. Refer to TRIM REPLACEMENT - THIRD PILLAR (EXTENDED CAB PICKUP W/ REAR SIDE DOOR) or TRIM REPLACEMENT - THIRD PILLAR (4-DOOR UTILITY) .
Remove the body hinge trim panels. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT HINGE PILLAR and to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT HINGE PILLAR .
Remove the carpet or the mat from the vehicle.

Fig 1: Removing Carpet From Vehicle
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.