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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the window glass.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door   . 
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door   . 
  4. Disconnect the inside door lock rod from the handle retainer clip.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Inside Door Lock Rod
    G01577931Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the manual door lock rod from the door retainer clips.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Manual Door Lock Rod From Retainer Clips
    G01577932Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the rubber plug in order to disengage the outside handle rod retainer.
    Fig 3: Removing Rubber Plug
    G01577933Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the cylinder lock rod.
  8. Remove the bolts which retain the door lock actuator to the door.
  9. Remove the door lock actuator and control rods as an assembly.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector from the door lock actuator, if equipped.
  11. Remove the control rods as necessary.
    Fig 4: Removing Bolts Retaining Door Lock Actuator To Door
    G01577934Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.