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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
  2. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
  3. Remove the front door trim panel energy absorber pad (coupe only). Refer to Trim Panel Energy Absorber Pad - Front Door .
  4. Remove the inside door handle rods from the inside door handle.
  5. Remove the clip securing the inside handle rods to the front door.
    Fig 1: Remove Inside Door Handle Rods From Inside Door Handle
    G01617092Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Use side cutters in order to cut off the outside handle rod-to-lock clip from the lock.
  7. Unscrew the remainder of the clip from the outside door handle rod.
  8. Discard the clip.
    Fig 2: Removing Outside Handle Rod From Clip
    G01617093Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the screws (1,2,3) securing the lock to the front door.
  10. Remove the front door lock from the front door with the inside door handle rods attached to the lock.
    Fig 3: Door Lock Screws
    G01617094Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  12. Remove the front door window guides from the lock.
  13. Remove the inside door handle rods from the lock.
    Fig 4: Door Lock Electrical Connectors
    G01617095Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.