Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
- Remove the front water deflector, as necessary. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
- Raise the window to the full up position.
- Apply masking tape around the outside door handle.
- Open the outside door handle rod to lock clip located on the door lock.
The outside door handle rod should be loose from the lock.
- Adjust the rod as needed.
- Close the clip cover over the outside handle rod.
IMPORTANT:
The outside handles have adjustable outside handle lock rods. This allows for adjustment of the amount of travel needed in order to operate the outside handle.
When servicing a vehicle with adjustable outside handle lock rods, remove all free play between the outside handle and the lock. Also, do not operate the outside handle before these connections are made.
When servicing a vehicle with adjustable outside handle lock rods, remove all free play between the outside handle and the lock. Also, do not operate the outside handle before these connections are made.