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Removal Procedure

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  1. Place window in the full up position.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
  3. Remove the rear push in retainer on the water deflector.
  4. Peel water deflector away from door panel far enough to access the outside door handle.
    Fig 1: Removing Door Handle Fasteners
    G01803558Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the lock cylinder rod from the door latch.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Lock Cylinder Rod
    G01803559Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the outside door handle rod (1) by opening the retainer (2) at the door latch.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Outside Door Handle Rod
    G01803560Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the door handle fasteners.
    Fig 4: Removing Door Handle Fasteners
    G01803561Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the handle with handle and lock rods attached, by applying an upward and outward force.
  9. Remove the handle and lock cylinder rods from the outside door handle.
    Fig 5: Removing Handle
    G01803562Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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