Front Door Unit Removal/Installation

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Front Door Unit Removal/Installation
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  1. Remove the following parts:
    1. Inner garnish (See INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Regulator handle (Vehicles with manual window system) (See REGULATOR HANDLE REMOVAL .) (See REGULATOR HANDLE INSTALLATION .)
    3. Front door trim (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Front beltline molding (See FRONT BELTLINE MOLDING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Front door glass (See FRONT DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Front door speaker (See FRONT DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Rod protector (See FRONT DOOR KEY CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the rod from the front outer handle and front door key cylinder.
  3. Disconnect the power outer mirror connector.
  4. Disconnect the front door wiring harness connector.
  5. Remove the tab, then remove the front door wiring harness bracket.
    Fig 1: Locating Front Door Wiring Harness Bracket
    G02566620Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove screws A, B, and the fastener.
  7. Remove the front door unit.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Front Door Unit
    G02566621Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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