Removal Procedure
- Raise the window to the full UP position.
- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Pontiac) or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Chevrolet) .
- Remove the inside handle rivet.
- Slide the inside handle rearward in order to disengage the tabs.
- Remove both rods from the inside door handle. The rods are identified by the following colors:
- The left hand rod (3) is red.
- The right hand rod (2) is green.
- Remove the door water deflector in order access the door lock assembly. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
- Remove the door lock assembly. Refer to Lock Replacement - Front Door .