Sliding Door - Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: For power sliding door procedures refer to POWER SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM.

1. Apply masking tape to outside surface of quarter panel below the center roller channel, rearward of the door opening.
2. Release sliding door latch and open door.
3. Apply masking tape to door jamb area, rearward of the upper roller channel.




4. Remove upper stop from upper roller arm and remove the upper stop bumper.





5. Remove sliding door sill plate. Scuff Plate - Removal.
6. Remove hold open latch striker mounting fasteners (4) and striker (1).
7. Open quarter glass.





8. Remove the quarter outside moulding fastener (2).
9. Using trim stick C-4755 or equivalent remove the quarter outside moulding (4) starting at the front of the moulding and working toward the rear of the vehicle, until all clips on the moulding are released from the channel (5) and the tab (3) is fully removed from the hole (1) in the body.





10. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the sliding door.
11. Remove the cable routing clips (2) from the sliding door and lower hinge and set aside.

12. Support sliding door on a suitable lifting device with a padded upper surface. The door must be moveable with lifting device in place.
13. Slide attachment lever (4) forward and pull tab down.

CAUTION: Do not allow the center hinge roller to contact the quarter glass. Glass can break.

14. Slide door rearward until the upper sliding door hinge roller disengages from the upper channel.
15. Continue moving the door rearward until the lower rollers exit the lower track.
16. Continue moving door rearward until center hinge roller exits the channel.
17. Remove sliding door from vehicle.