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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the window to the closed position.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - DOOR .
  4. Remove the inside door lock rod (1) from the latch assembly.
  5. Remove the inside door handle rod (2) from the latch assembly.
    Fig 1: Removing Inside Door Lock Rod & Handle Rod From Latch Assembly
    G01477749Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the outside door lock rod (1) from the latch assembly.
  7. Remove the outside door handle rod (2) from the latch assembly.
  8. Disconnect the power actuator wiring connector, if equipped.
  9. Remove the fasteners that retain the latch assembly to the door.
  10. Remove the latch assembly from the door.
  11. Remove the lock actuator from the latch. Refer to LOCK ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR .
    Fig 2: Removing Outside Door Lock Rod & Handle Rod From Latch Assembly
    G01477750Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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