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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Venture Ext. 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Rear Side Door Actuator Cable Guide Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the right rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side in Interior Trim.
  3. Release the cable tension:
    4. 3.1. Push the tensioning nut inward.
    3.2. Pull the rear cable until the cable is slack.
  4. Visually confirm that the cables are slack by observing that the center white dots are below the white indicator bands.
  5. Remove the right rear tail lamp assembly. Refer to Tail Lamp Assembly and /or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.

    6. Object Number: 450717 Size: SH
  6. Remove the cable guide bracket screws.
  7. Remove the cable guide bracket from the vehicle.
  8. Slide the guide bracket pulley cover off of the pulley and lift the rear cable off of the guide bracket pulley.

Installation Procedure
  1. Slide the guide bracket pulley cover off of the pulley and lift the rear cable off of the guide bracket pulley.

    2. Object Number: 450717 Size: SH
  2. Install the cable guide bracket to the vehicle.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the cable guide bracket screws in the correct fastener tightening sequence as shown.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  4. Install the right rear tail lamp. Refer to Tail Lamp Assembly and /or Backup, Sidemarker, Stop, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  5. Position the center roller bracket at the front of the track, 25 mm (1 in) away from the forward radius of the center track to where the cable tension slot is accessible in the window.
  6. Insert a 97 mm (3/8 in) drill bit into the tension slot on the actuator motor.
  7. Adjust the cable tension by turning the cable adjuster nut counterclockwise until the tensioner pins are located between both the front and rear double blocks. The blocks are marked on the Power Sliding Door (PAD) module housing.
  8. Remove the 97 mm (3/8 in) drill bit from the cable tension slot.
  9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  10. Perform the reinitialization procedure. Refer to Power Sliding Door (PSD) Re-Initialization .
  11. Install the right rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side in Interior Trim.