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.

Remove the 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 off the outside handle rod-to-lock clip from the lock.
Unscrew the remainder of the clip from the outside handle rod.
Discard the clip.

Fig 1: Removing Front Outside Door Handle Rod

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