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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR (AZTEK)  or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR (RENDEZVOUS)  .
  2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR  .
  3. Remove the inside handle rods from the front door inside handle. Refer to DOOR HANDLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT INSIDE  .
  4. Disconnect the clip securing the outside handle rod to the front door lock.
    Fig 1: Removing Front Door Lock (1 Of 5)
    G01516106Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the screws from the front door lock.
    Fig 2: Removing Front Door Lock (2 Of 5)
    G01516107Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the lock.
    Fig 3: Removing Front Door Lock (3 Of 5)
    G01516108Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. 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 Front Door Lock (4 Of 5)
    G01516109Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the inside handle rods from the lock.
    Fig 5: Removing Front Door Lock (5 Of 5)
    G01516110Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.