Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the rear quarter lower trim in order to gain access to the anchor plate. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT -- REAR QUARTER LOWER (AZTEK) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT -- REAR QUARTER LOWER (RENDEZVOUS) .
- Mark the position of the rear door lock striker with a grease pencil.
- Remove the screws from the lock striker.
- Remove the lock striker and the shims.
- Remove the anchor plate.