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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 782 (DOOR SYSTEM, MIRROR SYSTEM & WINDOW SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLOCK REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOORREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR  .
  2. Disconnect the front door inside handle rods.
  3. Disconnect the front door inside handle rods from the front door inside rod block.
    4. Fig 1: Disconnecting Front Door Inside Handle Rods
    G01588035Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the front door outside handle rods.
    5. Fig 2: Disconnecting Front Door Outside Handle Rods
    G01588036Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the front door lock screws (1,2,3).
    6. Fig 3: Removing Front Door Lock Screws
    G01588037Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the front door lock from inside the front door.
  7. Disconnect the front door lock electrical connectors.
    8. Fig 4: Disconnecting Front Door Lock Electrical Connectors
    G01588038Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the front door inside handle rods from the front door lock.
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