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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
  2. Remove the front door window. Refer to Window Replacement - Front Door  in Doors.
  3. Loosen the front door window regulator module. Refer to Door Module Replacement - Front .
  4. Fig 1: Identifying Front Door Outside Handle Rod
    GM1480542Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the front door outside handle rod (1) from the outside handle.
  6. Remove the lock rod from the outside handle lock cylinder.
  7. Disconnect the front door lock module harness connector, if equipped.
  8. Fig 2: Identifying Outside Door Handle Components
    GM1480535Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the front door outside handle screws.
  10. Remove the front door outside handle (5) from the front door.