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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR  .
  2. Disconnect the rear door outside handle rod from the rear door lock.
  3. Disconnect the rear door inside handle rods.
  4. Disconnect the rear door inside handle rods from the rear door inside rod block.
  5. Fig 1: Disconnecting Rear Door Inside Handle Rods From Rear Door Inside Rod Block
    G01588043Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the rear door lock screws (1, 2, 3,).
  7. Fig 2: Removing Rear Door Lock Screws
    G01588044Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the rear door lock from the rear door.
  9. Disconnect the rear door lock electrical connectors.
  10. Fig 3: Disconnecting Rear Door Lock Electrical Connectors
    G01588045Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the rear door inside handle rods from the rear door lock.