Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Door Inside Handle Open At Bezel Locking Tabs

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Remove the bezel from the door handle. Refer to Handle Bezel Replacement - Inside .

Fig 2: View Of Door Trim Panel

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Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Door .

Fig 3: Water Deflector At Door Inner Panel

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Remove the water deflector.

Fig 4: Inside Handle's Manual Locking Lever

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Remove the screw, located behind the inside handle's manual locking lever, attaching the handle to the door.
Squeeze the handle's rear mounting tabs and unsnap the rear of the handle from the door.
Slide the handle rearward out of the forward door slot.

Fig 5: Lock Rods At Anti-Rattle Retainer

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Remove the lock rods from the anti-rattle retainer.
Open the handle fully.
Remove the lock rods from the handle.