Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Close the window to the full up position.
Remove the door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR .
Remove the rear half of the water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR .
Disconnect the lock rod retaining clip from the outside door handle.

Fig 1: Removing Lock Rod From Outside Door Handle - Front Door

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Remove the lock rod from the outside door handle.
Disconnect the lock cylinder rod from the cylinder, if equipped.
Remove the inside door handle. Refer to DOOR HANDLE REPLACEMENT - INSIDE
Remove the 3 screws that retain the latch to the door.

Fig 2: Removing Screws Retaining Latch To Door - Front Door

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Position the latch in order to disconnect the electrical connectors as needed.
Remove the latch from the door.
Noting the position of the inside handle lock rods, remove the inside handle lock rods from the latch.
Noting the position of the outside handle lock rods, remove the outside handle lock rods from the latch.

Fig 3: Removing Actuator From Latch - Front Door

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Remove the actuator from latch. Refer to LOCK ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR .