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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the window to the full UP position.
  2. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Pontiac)  or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Chevrolet) .
  3. Drill out the inside handle rivet (1).
    Fig 1: Removing Inside Handle Rivet
    GM279033Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Slide the door inside handle (2) rearward in order to disengage the tabs.
  5. For the front door, remove both rods (2, 5) from the inside door handle (3).

    For the rear door, remove the handle rod.

  6. Remove the inside handle (3) from the door.
    Fig 2: Removing Inside Door Handle Rods
    GM279032Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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