Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Buick Regal and 2004 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .

Fig 1: View Of Front Door Inside Handle Rod - Front Door Lock

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Disconnect the front door inside handle rods.
Disconnect the front door inside handle rods from the front door inside rod block.

Fig 2: Removing Outside Door Handle Rod - Front Door

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Disconnect the front door outside handle rods.

Fig 3: Identifying Door Lock Components

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Remove the front door lock screws (1, 2, 3).
Remove the front door lock from inside the front door.

Fig 4: Front Door Lock Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the front door lock electrical connectors.
Remove the front door inside handle rods from the front door lock.