Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the push button from the front door lock.
Insert a flat-bladed tool at the front edge of the door handle bezel. Pull the bezel away from the door to disengage the retaining clips.

Fig 1: View Of Door Handle Bezel (Front Door)

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Remove the pull handle cover.

Fig 2: Removing Pull Handle Cover (Front Door)

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NOTE: Use a thin walled socket or a Torx® head driver to remove the pull handle screws. Do NOT use a standard socket, which will split the plastic tubes that locate the screws.

Using a thin walled socket or Torx® head driver, remove the screws (1) from the pull handle.

Fig 3: Removing Screws From Pull Handle (Front Door)

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Use J 38778 to disengage the push-in retainers and remove the trim panel from the front door inner panel. Begin at the lower rear of the panel.

Fig 4: Removing Trim Panel From Front Door Inner Panel (Front Door)

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Lift the panel up to disengage the channel at the top door edge and at the door lock push button.

Fig 5: Inner Door Panel (Front Door)

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Disconnect the electrical connector to the door electric harness. Use a flat-bladed tool to disengage the gray cam lock. Lift the cam lock and separate the connector.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Electrical Connector From Door Electric Harness (Front Door)

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Remove the front door trim panel from the vehicle.