Front Door Lock: Removal

REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE DOOR ARMREST COVER (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 DOOR TRIM BRACKET (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR LOWER FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY
1. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), remove the 3 screws.
2. Slide the front door lock assembly downward, pull out the front door lock open rod from the outside handle frame, and remove the front door lock assembly and cables as a unit.
3. Remove the front door lock open rod from the front door lock assembly.
4. Remove the door lock wiring harness seal from the front door lock assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Front Door Lock Assembly
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5. Remove the front door lock remote control cable assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Front Door Lock Remote Control Cable Assembly
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6. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Front Door Lock Assembly Claws
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7. Remove the front door inside locking cable assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Front Door Lock Assembly LH
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