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 rear door water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR .
Disconnect the rear door outside handle rod from the rear door lock.
Disconnect the rear door inside handle rods.
Disconnect the rear door inside handle rods from the rear door inside rod block.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Rear Door Inside Handle Rods From Rear Door Inside Rod Block

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Remove the rear door lock screws (1, 2, 3,).

Fig 2: Removing Rear Door Lock Screws

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Remove the rear door lock from the rear door.
Disconnect the rear door lock electrical connectors.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Rear Door Lock Electrical Connectors

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Remove the rear door inside handle rods from the rear door lock.