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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
  2. Fig 1: View Of Front Door Inside Handle Rod - Front Door Lock
    GM315751Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the front door inside handle rods.
  4. Disconnect the front door inside handle rods from the front door inside rod block.
  5. Fig 2: Removing Outside Door Handle Rod - Front Door
    GM293875Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the front door outside handle rods.
  7. Fig 3: Identifying Door Lock Components
    GM315760Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the front door lock screws (1, 2, 3).
  9. Remove the front door lock from inside the front door.
  10. Fig 4: Front Door Lock Electrical Connector
    GM315755Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the front door lock electrical connectors.
  12. Remove the front door inside handle rods from the front door lock.