Front Door Lock Assembly Removal And Installation: Removal

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Remove door mirror trim (1) and door trim screw cover (2).
Remove door trim (3) after removing door trim screw (4) and clips.

Fig 1: Removing Door Trim
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Disconnect door illumination lamp lead wire and power window switch and mirror switch lead wire at coupler.
Remove door sealing cover (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Door Sealing Cover
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Raise window all the way up.
Remove door sash (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Door Sash
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Remove key cylinder mounting bolt (1), and then remove key cylinder (2).

Fig 4: Removing Key Cylinder Mounting Bolt
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Disconnect door opening control rod (1) from outside handle.
Disconnect door lock motor lead wire at coupler.
Remove door latch screws (2) and remove door lock assembly (3).

Fig 5: Disconnecting Door Opening Control Rod From Outside Handle
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