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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the window.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE REAR DOOR (TAHOE/YUKON/ESCALADE)  or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE REAR DOOR (SUBURBAN/YUKON XL/AVALANCHE/ESCLD EXT)  .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR (TAHOE/YUKON/ESCALADE)  or WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR (SUBURBAN/YUKON XL/AVALANCHE/ESCLD EXT)  .
  4. Disconnect the inside door lock rod from the handle retainer clip.
    5. Fig 1: Removing Lock Actuator Rear Door
    G01458917Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the manual door lock rod from the door retainer clips.
    6. Fig 2: Disconnecting Manual Door Lock Rod From Door Retainer Clips
    G01458918Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the rubber plug in order to disengage the outside handle rod retainer.
    7. Fig 3: Removing Rubber Plug
    G01458919Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the cylinder lock rod (1).
  8. Remove the bolts (2) which retain the door lock actuator to the door.
  9. Remove the door lock actuator and control rods as an assembly.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector from the door lock actuator, if equipped.
  11. Remove the control rods as necessary.
    12. Fig 4: Disconnecting Cylinder Lock Rod
    G01458920Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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