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Removal Procedure

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  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. Pry the clip anchor out of the hole.
    2. Push the clip away from the lever.
    3. Pull the rod (1) and the clip away from the lever.
  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.
    10. Fig 1: Removing & Installing Rear Door Outside Handle
    G02507126Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Use the following procedure in order to remove the control rod from the lock cylinder (3):
    1. Pry the clip anchor out of the hole.
    2. Push the clip away from the lever.
    3. Pull the rod and the clip away from the lever.
  11. Remove the lock cylinder retainer (1).
  12. Remove the lock cylinder.
    13. Fig 2: Removing & Installing Rear Door Outside Lock Cylinder
    G02507127Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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