Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the window to the full up position.
- Remove the trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE REAR DOOR .
- Remove the water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR
.CAUTION: Standard shop practices, particularly eye protection, should be followed during these operations to avoid personal injury.IMPORTANT: Support the back side of the rivet while driving the mandrel out to avoid bending the metal.
- Use a center punch to remove the rivet mandrel (2).
- Drill out the rivet using a 6.35 mm (1/4 in) drill bit.
- Open the handle clip and remove the lock rod from the handle.
- Open the handle clip and remove the handle rod from the handle.
- Remove the handle from the inner panel.