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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR (PONTIAC)  or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR (CHEVROLET)  or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE REAR DOOR (PONTIAC)  or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE REAR DOOR (CHEVROLET)  .
  2. Pull back the water deflector to access the door handle rod.
  3. Lift the door outside handle (1).
  4. Drill out the rivets (2) from the door outside handle.
    Fig 1: Removing Rivets From Door Outside Handle
    G01559715Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the rod from the door outside handle (2).
  6. Remove the door outside handle (1) from the door.
    Fig 2: Removing Rod From Door Outside Handle
    G01559716Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.