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.
- 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.