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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the window to the full up position.
  2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
  3. Fig 1: View of Door Outside Handle
    GM276381Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
  5. Remove the door outside handle rod (2) from the door lock actuator.
  6. Fig 2: Identifying Door Lock Cylinder
    GM276383Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the door lock cylinder rod from the front door lock cylinder (4).
  8. Fig 3: View of Door Outside Handle
    GM276381Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the door outside handle bolts (3).
  10. Remove the door outside handle (1).
  11. Remove the door inside locking rod from the door outside handle.
  12. Fig 4: Identifying Door Lock Cylinder
    GM276383Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the door lock cylinder (4) by removing the retaining clip.
  14. Remove the door lock cylinder gasket (3).