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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the trim panel and the access cover. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR (CARGO DOORS)  or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR (E54)  .
  2. Remove the Water Deflector  . Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT .
  3. Use the following procedure in order to remove the control rod from the outside handle:
    1. 3.1. Pry the clip anchor out of the hole.
    2. 3.2. Push the clip away from the lever.
    3. 3.3. Pull the rod (1) and the clip away from the lever.
      4. Fig 1: Removing Control Rod From Outside Handle
      G01567348Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the outside handle nuts.
  5. Remove the outside handle.
  6. Disconnect the license lamp wiring.
  7. Remove the license plate housing bolts.
  8. Remove the license plate housing.
  9. Remove the door lock shield.
    Fig 2: Removing License Plate Housing Bolts
    G01567349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Use the following procedure in order to remove the control rod from the lock cylinder (3):
    1. 10.1. Pry the clip anchor out of the hole.
    2. 10.2. Push the clip away from the lever.
    3. 10.3. Pull the rod and the clip away from the lever.
  11. Remove the lock cylinder retainer (1).
  12. Remove the lock cylinder.
    Fig 3: Removing Lock Cylinder
    G01567350Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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