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 outside door handle. Refer to DOOR HANDLE REPLACEMENT - REAR OUTSIDE .
Remove the outside handle rod (1) from the lock.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Door Outside Handle Rod From Lock
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