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 sliding door inner trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door .
- Remove the sliding door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Sliding Door .
- Remove the control rods from the sliding door outside handle lock cylinder.
- Pry the barrel nut out of the lock assembly and push the lock rod away from the sliding door lock assembly.
- Remove the sliding door lock module harness connector, if equipped.
- Remove the sliding door handle lock actuator screws.
- Remove the lock assembly from the sliding door.
- Remove the outside handle cable from the lock assembly.
- Remove the sliding door outside handle bolts.
- Remove the sliding door outside handle from the sliding door.
- Remove the outside handle cable from the outside handle.