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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front door panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Aztek)  or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Rendezvous) .
  2. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
  3. Disconnect the front door lock cylinder rod from the front door lock.
  4. Remove the front door lock cylinder retainer from the front door lock cylinder.
    Fig 1: Front Door Lock Cylinder
    GM621786Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the front door lock cylinder from the front door lock cylinder hole with the lock cylinder rod.
  6. Remove the lock cylinder rod from the front door lock cylinder.