Removal Procedure

2009 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 4.8 CSECTION Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the front door rear garnish. Refer to Front Side Door Rear Garnish Molding Replacement .
  3. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  4. Lower the front door window.
  5. Remove the inner window sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip ReplacementΒ .
  6. Remove the outer window sealing strip. Refer to Outer Belt Sealing Strip ReplacementΒ .
  7. Fig 1: Front Run Channel & Bolt
    GM568214Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the bolt (2) that retains the front run channel (1) to the door.
  9. Remove the front run channel (1) from the door.
  10. Raise the front window approximately half way in order to access the nuts that retain the front door window to the sash. Access the nuts through the holes in the front door module.
  11. Remove the nuts that retain the front door window to the sash.
  12. Fig 2: Rear Run Channel & Bolt
    GM568219Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the front door window from the door from the outside of the vehicle.
  14. Remove the bolt (2) that retains the rear run channel (1) to the door.
  15. Remove the rear run channel (1) from the door.
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.