Removal Procedure

Close the window.
Remove the door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR .
Remove the water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - DOOR .
Remove the outside door handle screw access hole plug.
Remove the outside door lock rod from the handle (2).
Remove the outside door handle rod from the handle (1).
Remove the screws that retain the outside door handle to the door panel.

Fig 1: Removing Outside Door Lock Rod & Handle Rod From Handle
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Remove the outside door handle from the door.
Remove and retain the lock cylinder from the outside door handle. Refer to LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT - DOOR .

Fig 2: Removing Outside Door Handle From Door
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