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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door 
  2. Remove the door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
  3. Remove the locking rod from the plastic door clip.
  4. Remove the locking rod from the inside handle.
  5. Rotate the locking rod clockwise and remove it from the door lock.
  6. Remove the front door inside locking rod from the front door.
    Fig 1: Front Door Locking Rod
    G01831909Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.