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Removal Procedure

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  1. Close the window to the full up position.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR   . 
  3. Remove the rear half of the water deflector from the door.
  4. Release the upper lock rod retainer (1) from the rod.
  5. Remove the lock rod from the handle assembly.
  6. Release the lock cylinder rod retainer (2) from the lock rod, if equipped.
  7. Remove the lock cylinder rod from the handle assembly, if equipped.
  8. Remove the 2 door handle retaining nuts.
  9. Fig 1: Removing Front Outside Door Handle
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  10. Remove the handle assembly from the door.
  11. Remove the lock cylinder from the handle, if equipped. Refer to LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT - DOOR   .