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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).
  4. Slide the door inside handle (2) rearward in order to disengage the tabs.
    Fig 1: Removing Inside Handle Rivet
    G01559721Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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 Rods From Inside Door Handle
    G01559722Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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