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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door .
  2. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Rear Door .
  3. Raise the door window to the full up position.
  4. Fig 1: Identifying Lock Rod Locations
    GM800969Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Open the outside handle rod to lock clip located on the door lock.
  6. Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Front Outside .
  7. Fig 2: Outside Handle & Rod
    GM787545Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the outside handle (1) and rod (2) from the door.