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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Removing & Installing Front Outside Door Handle
    GM758987Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Place window in the full up position.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
  3. Pull the rear of the water deflector away from the door panel to access the outside door handle. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
    4. Fig 2: Removing & Installing Theft Shield Screws
    GM758741Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the theft shield screws (2), if equipped with theft shield.
    5. Fig 3: Removing & Installing Theft Shield Push-In Retainer
    GM758721Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the theft shield push-in retainer (1) from the door handle, if equipped.
  6. Disconnect the lock cylinder rod from the door latch.
    7. Fig 4: Removing Rod Retainer Clip
    GM507065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the outside door handle rod (1) by opening the retainer (2) at the door latch.
    8. Fig 5: Removing & Installing Front Outside Door Handle
    GM758987Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the door handle nuts.
    9. Fig 6: Removing & Installing Front Outside Door Handle
    GM334828Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the door handle with handle rod and lock rod attached.
  10. Remove the handle rod and lock cylinder rod from the outside door handle.
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