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Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT: The clip retaining the outside door handle opening rod to the door lock should not be reused. To ensure the proper retention of the rod, the clip must be replaced after being opened to release the rod.
    Fig 1: View Of Door Trim Panel
    GM63818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Door .
    2. Fig 2: Water Deflector At Door Inner Panel
    GM63790Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the water deflector.
    3. Fig 3: View of Window Clamp Access Plugs
    GM63834Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the rear sight/access plugs.
    4. Fig 4: Electrical Connector At Driver Side Switch
    GM63823Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Reconnect the power window switch and raise the door window.
  5. Disconnect the switch.
    6. Fig 5: Lock Rod At Outside Handle Lock Cylinder Lever
    GM63831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the lock rod from the outside handle lock cylinder lever (key lockable outside handle).
    7. IMPORTANT: To ensure the proper retention of the door opening rod to the door lock, the lock clip must be replaced after being opened to release the rod.
  7. Remove the clip attaching the outside handle door opening rod to the door lock.
    1. Remove the clip from the door opening rod by prying open the clip using a coolant hose removal tool.
    2. Remove the clip from the door lock by cutting the base of the clip off with a pair of side cutters.
    8. Fig 6: Bolts At Outside Handle & Gasket
    GM63797Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the bolts attaching the outside handle.
  9. Remove the handle and the gasket.
  10. Transfer parts as necessary.
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