Removal Procedure

Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .

Fig 1: Removing Inside Handle Rod (3) By Removing Rivet (5) From Inside Door Handle (1)

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Remove the inside handle rod (3) by removing the rivet (5) from the inside door handle (1). Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Front Inside .
Remove the front door lock (4). Refer to Lock Replacement - Front Door .
Unclip the handle rod retainer (2). Remove the front door inside handle rod from the door lock.