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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 788 (DOOR SYSTEM, MIRROR SYSTEM & WINDOW SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLOCK REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOORREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
Remove the front door trim panel energy absorber pad (coupe only). Refer to Trim Panel Energy Absorber Pad - Front Door .
Remove the inside door handle rods from the inside door handle.
Remove the clip securing the inside handle rods to the front door.

Fig 1: Remove Inside Door Handle Rods From Inside Door Handle
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Use side cutters in order to cut off the outside handle rod-to-lock clip from the lock.
Unscrew the remainder of the clip from the outside door handle rod.
Discard the clip.

Fig 2: Removing Outside Handle Rod From Clip
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Remove the screws (1,2,3) securing the lock to the front door.
Remove the front door lock from the front door with the inside door handle rods attached to the lock.

Fig 3: Door Lock Screws
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Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Remove the front door window guides from the lock.
Remove the inside door handle rods from the lock.

Fig 4: Door Lock Electrical Connectors
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RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.