Removal Procedure

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Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .

Fig 1: Removing Rods From Inside Door Handle

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Remove the rods from the inside door handle (1). Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Front Inside .
Remove the clip securing the rods to the front door.
Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Outside .

Fig 2: Identifying Door Lock Components

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Remove the screws (1, 2, 3) securing the lock to the front door.
Remove the lock from the front door with the inside rods attached to the lock.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors

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