Astro Van AWD V6-4.3L VIN X (2003)
License Plate Bracket: Service and Repair
License Plate Pocket Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (Cargo Doors) (See: Interior Moulding / Trim/Console/Service and
Repair/Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (Cargo Doors))Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (E54) (See: Interior Moulding /
Trim/Console/Service and Repair/Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (E54)) .
2. Use a soft-faced scraper, if needed, in order to peel the water deflector away from the door. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement See: Doors,
Hood and Trunk/Doors/Rear Door/Rear Door Panel/Service and Repair
3. Remove the lamp harness from the license plate housing (2).
4. Remove the bolts (1) from the housing.
5. Remove the door handle. Refer to Handle Replacement - Rear Door Outside (See: Doors, Hood and Trunk/Doors/Rear Door/Rear Door
Handle/Rear Door Exterior Handle/Service and Repair/Handle Replacement - Rear Door Outside) .
6. Remove the housing from the door (2).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the housing (2) to the door.
2. Install the door handle. Refer to Handle Replacement - Rear Door Outside (See: Doors, Hood and Trunk/Doors/Rear Door/Rear Door
Handle/Rear Door Exterior Handle/Service and Repair/Handle Replacement - Rear Door Outside) .
Notice: Refer toFastener Notice Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
3. Install the housing to door bolts (1).
Tighten the door bolts to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
4. Install the lamp harness to the housing.
5. Install the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement See: Doors, Hood and Trunk/Doors/Rear Door/Rear Door Panel/Service and
Repair
6. Install the trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (Cargo Doors) (See: Interior Moulding / Trim/Console/Service and
Repair/Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (Cargo Doors))Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (E54) (See: Interior Moulding /
Trim/Console/Service and Repair/Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (E54)) .
