Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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 .
- Remove the lock rod from the rear door inside door handle.
- Remove the handle rod from the rear door inside door handle.
- Remove the rear door inside handle (1) to rear door rivet (2).
- 5.1. Use a center punch to drive the rear door inside handle mounting rivet mandrel into the rivet head to create a pilot hole.
- 5.2. Use a 6.35 mm (1/4 in) drill bit to drill out the rivet.
- Remove the rear door inner door handle from the rear door.