Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 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 Front Door Outside Handle Rod
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Remove the front door lock module harness connector, if equipped.

Fig 2: Removing Front Door Outside Handle & Screws
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Remove the front door outside handle screws.

Fig 3: Removing Front Door Outside Handle From Front Door
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Remove the front door outside handle from the front door.