Removal Procedure

Important: 

• The door locks use the fork bolt lock design which includes a safety interlock feature. The door is secured in a closed position when the door lock fork bolt engages the striker. Rotate the lock knob rearward in order to unlock the door from the inside.
• Replace the door lock if it is faulty. Do not attempt to repair.

1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door 
2. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
   Fig 1: Removing Front Door Locking Rods

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3. Remove the rods from the front door inside handle.
4. Use side cutters in order to remove the lock-to-rod clip which secures the front door outside handle rod to the front door lock.
5. Discard the lock-to-rod clip.
6. Disconnect the front outside door lock cylinder rod.
7. Remove the rods from the plastic door clip.
   Fig 2: Removing Rods From Plastic Door Clip

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8. Remove the screws (1, 2, 3) which secure the front door lock to the front door.
   Fig 3: Removing Screws Which Secure Front Door Lock To Front Door

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9. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the front door lock.
   Fig 4: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors From Front Door Lock

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10. Remove the front door lock with the inside handle rods attached, from the front door.
11. Remove the front door handle rods from the front door lock.
    Fig 5: Removing Front Door Handle Rods From Front Door Lock

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