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 front door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR .
- Remove the water deflector as needed. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR .
- Use side cutters in order to cut the clip that connects the outside handle rod from the lock.
- Unscrew the remainder of the clip from the outside handle rod.
- Discard the clip.