Front Door Lock Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove door trim and sealing cover referring to Step 1) to 7) of Front Door Glass Removal and Installation .
NOTE: Perform this work with front door glass fully closed.
Remove lock (1) in direction of arrow "1" and then move door lock open rod (2) in direction of arrow "2" to remove it from outside door handle (3).
Disconnect door lock connector (4) from front door lock assembly (5).
Remove door lock screws (7).
Remove inside door handle (6) by moving it in directions of arrow "3" and "4".
Remove inside door handle wire clip (8).
Remove inside door handle and door lock assembly as a unit.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Door Lock Connector From Front Door Lock Assembly
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Remove door lock wires (1) from inside door handle (2) by pulling them in arrow direction to remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Door Lock Wire And Inside Door Handle
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