For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear outside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement .
2. Remove the rear outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
3. Remove the outer door panel fasteners.
4. Slide the outer door panel upward to remove the panel.
5. If the panel is being replaced, remove the U-nuts.

### Installation Procedure

1. If the panel is being replaced, Install the U-nuts.
2. Install the outer door panel alignment pins into the net holes on the door structure.
3. Apply Locktite® Blue, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Install the outer door panel fasteners. Tighten in the sequence shown.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

5. Install the rear outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
6. Install the rear outside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement .