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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
  2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
  3. Use side cutters in order to cut off the outside handle rod-to-lock clip from the lock.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Outside Door Handle-To-Lock Rod
    G01755833Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Unscrew the remainder of the clip from the outside handle rod.

    Discard the clip.

  5. Remove the key cylinder rod from the lock.
  6. Remove the outside door handle bolts.
    7. Fig 2: Identifying Front Outside Door Handle & Bolts
    G01755832Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Rotate the lock cylinder pawl in order to allow the outside handle to clear the door handle opening.
  8. Remove the handle rod from the handle.
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