Removal Procedure

Remove the trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Aztek) or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Rendezvous) .
Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
Remove the inside handle rods from the front door inside handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Front Inside .
Disconnect the clip securing the outside handle rod to the front door lock.

Fig 1: Removing Front Door Inside Handle Rods
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Remove the screws from the front door lock.

Fig 2: Removing Front Door Lock Screws
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Disconnect the electrical connectors from the lock.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Lock Electrical Connectors
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Remove the lock with the inside handle rods attached to the lock through the access hole in the front door inner panel.

Fig 4: Removing Lock With Attached Inside Handle Rods
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Remove the inside handle rods from the lock.

Fig 5: Removing Inside Handle Rods From Lock
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