Front Door Lock Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Suzuki SX4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove door trim and door sealing cover referring to step 1) to 6) of FRONT DOOR GLASS REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Raise window all the way up.
Remove door sash (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Door Sash
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Remove key cylinder mounting bolt (1), and then remove key cylinder (2).

Fig 2: Removing Key Cylinder Mounting Bolt
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Disconnect door opening control rod (1) from outside handle.
Disconnect door lock motor lead wire at coupler (if equipped).
Remove door latch screws (2) and remove door lock assembly (3).

Fig 3: Removing Door Latch Screws
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