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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Door .
  2. Fig 1: View Of Inner Door Panel Protector
    GM1275116Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the front water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
  4. Remove the inside door handle from the door. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Inside .
  5. Fig 2: View of Outside Door Handle Rod to Front Door Lock Clip
    GM624645Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the clip securing the outside door handle rod to the front door lock.
  7. Fig 3: Expanded View of Door Lock Cylinder Rod
    GM1326620Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the outside lock rod from the door latch.
  9. Fig 4: Expanded View of Inner Lower Lock Rod
    GM1326640Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the inner lower lock rod.
  11. Fig 5: Identifying Front Door Lock Screws
    GM624652Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the screws from the front door latch.
  13. Fig 6: Front Door Lock Electrical Connectors
    GM624661Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the front door latch.
  15. Fig 7: View of Front Door Inner Panel
    GM1326641Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the latch through the access hole in the front door inner panel.