Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door .
- Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Rear Door .
- Remove the rear inner energy absorber pad. Refer to Energy Absorber Pad Replacement - Inner Rear .
- 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.
- Remove the door handle bolt access plug, located by the door lock.
- Remove the rear door outside door handle bolts (3).
- Remove the rear door outside door handle (2) from the handle rod (1).