Front Door Latch And Lock Actuator Removal/Installation

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Front Door Latch And Lock Actuator Removal/Installation
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Inner garnish (See INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Regulator handle (Vehicles with manual window system) (See REGULATOR HANDLE REMOVAL .) (See REGULATOR HANDLE INSTALLATION .)
    3. Front door trim (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Front door glass (See FRONT DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Front door speaker (See FRONT DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Inner handle (See INNER HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONΒ .)
    7. Front door unit (See FRONT DOOR UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Pull the stopper of the front door lock actuator connector in the direction of the arrow (1).
    Fig 1: Removing Front Door Lock Actuator Connector Stopper
    G00974205Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the front door lock actuator connector while pushing at point A.
  5. Remove the front door latch and lock actuator from the front door unit.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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