Removal Procedure

Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Door .
Remove the door latch assembly. Refer to Latch Replacement - Front Door .
Remove the 2 screws (2) that retain the lock actuator (1) to the latch.

Fig 1: Removing 2 Screws That Retain Lock Actuator To Latch - Rear inside
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Simultaneously lift up on and rotate the actuator away from the latch in order to disengage the rubber bumper (1) from the latch.
Remove the actuator from the latch.

Fig 2: Removing Actuator From Latch - Rear inside
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