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Removal Procedure
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION 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 front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Door .
- Remove the front door rear garnish. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Front Door Rear .
- Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
- Lower the front door window.
- Remove the inner window sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Front Door Window Belt Inner .
- Remove the outer window sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Outer Belt .
- Remove the bolt (2) that retains the front run channel (1) to the door.
- Remove the front run channel (1) from the door.
- Raise the front window approximately half way in order to access the nuts (5) that retain the front door window to the sash. Access the nuts (5) through the holes in the front door module.
- Remove the nuts (5) that retain the front door window to the sash.
- Remove the front door window from the door from the outside of the vehicle.
- Remove the bolt (2) that retains the rear run channel (1) to the door.
- Remove the rear run channel (1) from the door.
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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.