Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR .
Disconnect the front door inside handle rods.
Disconnect the front door inside handle rods from the front door inside rod block.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Front Door Inside Handle Rods

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Disconnect the front door outside handle rods.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Front Door Outside Handle Rods

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Remove the front door lock screws (1,2,3).

Fig 3: Removing Front Door Lock Screws

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Remove the front door lock from inside the front door.
Disconnect the front door lock electrical connectors.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Front Door Lock Electrical Connectors

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Remove the front door inside handle rods from the front door lock.