Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Aztek) or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Rendezvous) .
- Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
- Remove the center of the rivets using a center punch.
- Drill out the rivet from the front inside door handle using a 6.35 mm (1/4 in) drill bit.
- Remove the front inside door handle from the front door inner panel.
- Remove the lock rod and door handle rod from the front inside door handle.