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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the window to the full UP position.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Pontiac)  or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Chevrolet) .
  3. Remove the inside handle rivet.
  4. Slide the inside handle rearward in order to disengage the tabs.
  5. Remove both rods from the inside door handle. The rods are identified by the following colors:
    • The left hand rod (3) is red.
    • The right hand rod (2) is green.
      • Fig 1: Identifying LH & RH Front Door Inside Handle Rod
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  6. Remove the door water deflector in order access the door lock assembly. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
  7. Remove the door lock assembly. Refer to Lock Replacement - Front Door .
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