Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 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. 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.
- Remove the key cylinder rod from the lock.
- Remove the outside door handle bolts.
- Rotate the lock cylinder pawl in order to allow the outside handle to clear the door handle opening.
- Remove the handle rod from the handle.