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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR  or to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE REAR DOOR (TAHOE/YUKON/ESCALADE)  or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE REAR DOOR (SUBURBAN/YUKON XL/AVALANCHE/ESCLD EXT)  .
  2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR  .
  3. Remove the outside handle rod from the rod clip.
    4. Fig 1: Removing Procedure Door Handle Outside
    G01458898Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the lock cylinder rod from the rod clip.
  5. Apply masking tape across the door handle on the outside of the door to secure the handle while removing the nuts.
  6. Remove the outside handle mounting nuts.
    7. Fig 2: Removing Lock Cylinder From Rod Clip
    G01458899Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the rubber cover in order to access the outboard nut.
    8. Fig 3: Removing Rubber Cover From Outboard Nut
    G01458900Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the door-lock cylinder from the outside handle housing.

    In order to repair a binding lock cylinder, Refer to BINDING LOCK CYLINDERS  .

  9. Remove the handle.
    10. Fig 4: Removing Handle
    G01458901Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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