Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
- Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
- Remove the front door trim panel energy absorber pad (coupe only). Refer to Trim Panel Energy Absorber Pad - Front Door .
- Remove the inside door handle rods from the inside door handle.
- Remove the clip securing the inside handle rods to the front door.
- Use side cutters in order to cut off the outside handle rod-to-lock clip from the lock.
- Unscrew the remainder of the clip from the outside door handle rod.
- Discard the clip.
- Remove the screws (1,2,3) securing the lock to the front door.
- Remove the front door lock from the front door with the inside door handle rods attached to the lock.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Remove the front door window guides from the lock.
- Remove the inside door handle rods from the lock.