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Removal Procedure

  1. Place the window in the full up position.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
    4. Fig 1: IDentifying Front Door Latch Electrical Connectors
    GM576945Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connectors (1).
  5. Disconnect the retainer clip securing the inside door handle cable to the inner door panel.
    6. Fig 2: View of Lock Cylinder Rod
    GM291146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the lock cylinder rod (driver's door only).
    7. Fig 3: Removing Rod Retainer Clip
    GM507065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the outside door handle rod (1) from the door latch retainer clip (2).
    8. Fig 4: View of Lock Knob
    GM105391Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the lock knob from the rod by twisting counterclockwise the knob.
    9. Fig 5: IDentifying Front Door Latch Electrical Connectors
    GM576945Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the three fasteners (4) from the door latch.
  10. Remove the door latch (3) from the door.
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