Removal Procedure

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

Fig 1: View Of Outside Door Handle Rod-To-Lock
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Remove the screws from the rear door lock.

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

Fig 3: Front Door Lock Electrical Connectors
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Remove the lock from the rear door with the inside handle rods attached to the lock through the access hole in the inner panel.

Fig 4: View Of Door Lock With Inside Handle Rods
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Remove the inside handle rods from the lock.

Fig 5: Identifying Inside Handle Rods
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