Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Safari and 2002 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - DOOR .
Use a sharp bladed tool in order to separate the water deflector at the perforations. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR .
Remove the lock rods from the remote lock lever.

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Remote Lock Lever Lock Rods

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Use a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit in order to drill out the head of the door rivets and remove the remote lock lever to door rivets.
Remove the lock lever from the clip (2).
Remove the lock lever from the door.

Fig 2: Removing & Installing Remote Lock Lever

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