Front Door Lock: Removal

Remove lower rear sash (unitized with glass run) securing bolts. Remove lower rear sash from door panel and away from door lock.

Fig 1: Removing Bell Crank System (1 Of 3)
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Remove inside handle escutcheon A.
Remove screw securing inside handle.
Detach bell crank at lock knob joining area.
Detach inside handle rod on the door lock assembly side.
Slide inside handle backward and remove inside handle.
Remove rod from inside handle.

Fig 2: Removing Bell Crank System (2 Of 3)
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Detach key lock rod and outside handle rod at joining area (on the outside handle side).
Disconnect door lock actuator connector.
Remove screws securing door lock assembly, then remove door lock assembly.
Remove bolts securing outside handle, then remove outside handle assembly.

Fig 3: Removing Bell Crank System (3 Of 3)
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