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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Move the window into the full up position.
  2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: View Of Front Door Latch Fasteners
    GM943610Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the outside handle rod from the clamshell-style clip. Access the clip through the lower access hole in the door structure.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the latch, if equipped.
  6. Disconnect the inside handle rod and lock rod from the guide clips in the door structure.
  7. Remove the door latch fasteners.
  8. Move the latch forward in the door structure. Rotate the latch to disconnect the lock cylinder rod from the latch.
  9. Remove the door latch with the inside handle and lock rod still attached through the lock rod pass-through hole in the door structure.
    10. Fig 2: View Of Front Door Locking Rod
    GM943602Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the inside handle rod and lock rod from the latch.
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