GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2007 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Rear Door Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Notice: To avoid paint damage, protect the area surrounding the part which you are removing or installing.

  1. Apply masking tape to the fender and door edges.
  2. Open the door.
  3. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  5. Remove the rear door inner energy absorber pad. Refer to Rear Side Door Inner Panel Lower Energy Absorber Replacement .
  6. Remove the rear door inner window sealing strip. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
  7. Remove the rear door outer window sealing strip. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  8. Remove the rear door window weatherstrip. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement .
  9. Remove the rear door frame applique. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Frame Front Applique and Front Channel Replacement .
  10. Remove the rear door stationary window with the weatherstrip. Refer to Rear Side Door Stationary Window Replacement .
  11. Remove the rear door window channel retainer. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Channel Retainer Replacement .
  12. Remove the rear door window. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Replacement .
  13. Remove the rear door window regulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement .
  14. Remove the lock rod guide block. Refer to Handle Lock Rod Guide Block Replacement .
  15. Remove the rear door inside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement .
  16. Remove the rear door outside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement .
  17. Remove the rear door lock. Refer to Rear Door Lock Replacement .
  18. Remove the rear door body side molding. Refer to Body Side Molding Replacement .
  19. Remove the electrical harness from the door.
  20. Remove the rear door rubber conduit. Refer to Rear Door Replacement .
  21. Support the rear door.

    22. Object Number: 800996 Size: SH
  22. Remove the door side hinge bolts in the specified sequence (1, 2, 3, 4). Refer to Rear Door Adjustment .
  23. Remove the door with the aid of an assistant.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the door with the aid of an assistant to the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 800996 Size: SH
  2. Install the door side hinge bolts in the specified sequence (1, 2, 3, 4). Refer to Rear Door Adjustment .
  3. Remove the rear door support.
  4. Install the rear door rubber conduit. Refer to Rear Door Replacement .
  5. Install the electrical harness to the door.
  6. Install the rear door body side molding. Refer to Body Side Molding Replacement .
  7. Install the rear door lock. Refer to Rear Door Lock Replacement .
  8. Install the rear door outside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement .
  9. Install the lock rod guide block. Refer to Handle Lock Rod Guide Block Replacement .
  10. Install the rear door inside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement .
  11. Install the rear door window regulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement .
  12. Install the rear door window. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Replacement .
  13. Install the rear door window channel retainer. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Channel Retainer Replacement .
  14. Install the rear door stationary window with the weatherstrip. Refer to Rear Side Door Stationary Window Replacement .
  15. Install the rear door frame applique. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Frame Front Applique and Front Channel Replacement .
  16. Install the rear door window weatherstrip. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement .
  17. Install the rear door outer window belt sealing strip. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  18. Install the rear door inner window belt sealing strip. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
  19. Install the rear door inner energy absorber pad. Refer to Rear Side Door Inner Panel Lower Energy Absorber Replacement .
  20. Install the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  21. Install the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  22. Inspect the door for proper operation and alignment.
  23. Remove the masking tape.