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Removal Procedure

  1. Place the window in the full up position.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Standard)  or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (WC2, WC8) .
  3. Remove the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement .
  4. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
    5. Fig 1: Removing Rod Retainer Clip
    GM507065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Through the rear access hole of the inner panel, disconnect the outside door handle rod (1) from the door latch retainer clip (2).
    6. Fig 2: View Of Outside Lock Rod & Components
    GM524117Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the outside lock rod (1) from the door latch (6) (driver door only).
    7. Fig 3: View Of Front Outside Door Handle Fasteners
    GM526280Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the lock cylinder harness electrical connector from the door harness (driver door only).
  8. Remove the outside door handle fasteners through the access holes.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Door Handle Assembly
    GM554972Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the door handle assemble from the door in the following order:
    1. Push upward on the two lower retaining tabs.
    2. Remove the handle, with the latch rod and lock cylinder attached, by lifting up and out.
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