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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEWINDOWSDOOR SYSTEM, MIRROR SYSTEM & WINDOW SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDOOR REPLACEMENT - REARREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 U

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Removal Procedure

Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door (Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade) or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door (Suburban/Yukon XL/Avalanche/Escalade EXT) .
Remove the window. Refer to Module Replacement - Rear Power Window (Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade) .
Remove the inside door handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Inside .
Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Outside .
Remove the door lock actuator. Refer to Lock Actuator Replacement - Rear Door .
Remove the weatherstrip from the door. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Rear Door .

Fig 1: Disconnecting Door Wire Harness

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Disconnect the door wire harness. Refer to Wiring Harness Replacement - Door .

Fig 2: Removing Hinge Retaining Clips

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Remove the door check link bolt from the pillar side.
With an assistant, remove the bolts from the upper and the lower door hinges.
With an assistant, lift the door up from the hinge pins and remove the 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.