Removal Procedure

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Front Side Door Water Deflector - Remove - Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement
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Front Side Door Access Hole Cover (1) - Remove

NOTE:

USE HAND TOOL ONLY. Using a battery operated gun or power tool can BREAK the component.
Loosen the Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Opening Cover Screw enough to allow the Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Opening Cover to be removed.

Front Side Door Outside Handle Lock Cylinder Screw (2) - Loosen
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Pull the front side door outside handle (1) to the open position.
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Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Opening Cover (1) - Remove - Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Opening Cover Replacement
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Disconnect the electrical connector. (1)
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Slide the front side door outside handle (1) rearward and then outwards in a swing motion releasing the rear part of the handle from the front side door outside handle bracket.
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Swing the front part of the front side door outside handle (1) to remove.