Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Disconnect the power window switch when working inside the driver door. When operated, the Express Up/Down Feature allows the door window to move very quickly, without stopping, which could cause personal injury.

CAUTION: Refer to EXPRESS WINDOW DOWN CAUTION .

Important: The outside handle lock rods allow adjustment of the free play between the outside handle and the door lock.

All free play between the outside handle and the lock must be removed when servicing the handle. Do not operate the outside handle before these connections are made.

Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door

Fig 1: Door Handle Rod-To-Lock Clip (Front)
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Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
Use side cutters to cut off the outside handle rod-to-lock clip from the lock.
Unscrew the remainder of the handle rod-to-lock clip from the outside handle rod.
Discard the rod-to-lock clip.
Remove the lock rod from the lock.
Remove the front door outside handle to door bolts.

Fig 2: Removing Front Outside Door Handle Bolts
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Rotate the lock cylinder pawl to allow the front door outside handle to clear the front door outside handle opening.
Remove the lock rod from the front door outside handle.
Remove the handle rod from the outside handle.

Fig 3: Lock Cylinder Pawl, Lock Rod & Handle Rod
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