Back Door/Rear Gate Lock: Removal

Remove inside handle bezel (1) (if equipped). See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Removing Inside Handle Bezel
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Remove inside lock knob.
Remove door trim (1). With inside handle bezel tilted, see , turn door trim 90° counterclockwise to remove it (if equipped with inside handle).

Fig 2: Removing Door Trim With Bezel
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Remove back door/rear gate sealing cover.
Remove back door/rear gate lock control (1). Unlock back door/ rear gate lock rod pin retainer and disconnect control rod. See Fig 3 .
Disconnect back door lock motor lead wire (if equipped).
Remove lock assembly.

Fig 3: Removing Back Door/Rear Gate Lock Control Rod

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