Removal Procedure
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- Remove the trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door or to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door (Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade) or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door (Suburban/Yukon XL/Avalanche/Escld EXT) .
- Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
- Remove the outside handle rod from the rod clip.
- Remove the lock cylinder rod from the rod clip.
- Apply masking tape across the door handle on the outside of the door to secure the handle while removing the nuts.
- Remove the outside handle mounting nuts.
- Remove the rubber cover in order to access the outboard nut.
- Remove the door-lock cylinder from the outside handle housing.
In order to repair a binding lock cylinder, refer to Binding Lock Cylinders .
- Remove the handle.