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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the front door window to the full closed position.
  2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door 
  3. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
  4. Disconnect the front door rod-to-handle clips securing the rods to the front door inside handle.
  5. Remove the rods from the front door inside handle.
    Fig 1: Front Door Rod To Handle Clips
    G01831897Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the front door inside handle to front door rivet.
    1. 6.1. Use a center punch to drive the front door inside handle mounting rivet mandrel into the rivet head to create a pilot hole.
    2. 6.2. Use a 6.35 mm (1/4 in) drill bit to drill out the rivet.
  7. Remove the front door inside handle from the front door.
    Fig 2: Front Door Inside Handle To Front Door Rivet
    G01831898Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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