Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Buick LaCrosse and 2006 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door .
Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Rear Door .
Raise the window to the full up position.

Fig 1: View Of Handle Rod To Lock Clip

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NOTE: Refer to Paint Damage Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Apply masking tape around the outside handle.
Open the outside handle rod to lock clip located on the door lock.
Remove the rear door lock. Refer to Lock Replacement - Rear Door .

Fig 2: View Of Rear Door Hinge Bolts

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Remove the outside door handle bolt access tape.
Remove the bolts (3) from the rear door handle.
Remove the outside handle bolt (2) through the latch hole.

Fig 3: View Of Outside Door Handle & Rod

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Remove the outside handle (1) and the rod (2) from the door.