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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front door lock module. Refer to DOOR MODULE REPLACEMENT - FRONT  .
  2. Using a small flat-bladed tool, press down on the locking tab and remove the front door inside handle.
    Fig 1: Removing Front Door Inside Handle
    G01531765Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the front door inside handle rods from the rod guide.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Front Door Inside Handle Rods
    G01531766Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Using a small flat-bladed tool, press the front door lock retainer in and slide forward to disengage the front door lock from the front door lock module.
    Fig 3: Disengaging Front Door Lock From Module
    G01531767Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the front door lock from the front door lock module.
  6. Disconnect the front door inside handle rods from the front door lock.
    Fig 4: Removing Front Door Lock From Front Door Lock Module
    G01531768Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.