Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR .
Remove the front door outside handle rod from the outside handle.
Remove the lock rod from the outside handle lock cylinder.

Fig 1: Removing Lock Rod From Outside Handle Lock Cylinder
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Remove the front door lock module harness connector, if equipped.

Fig 2: Removing Front Door Lock Module Harness Connector
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Remove the front door outside handle screws.
Remove the front door outside handle from the front door.

Fig 3: Removing Front Door Outside Handle
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