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.
- Open the door to the instrument panel (I/P) compartment.
- Lightly squeeze the edges of the door handle and the latch cover to release the retaining tabs. Remove the cover from the inside of the I/P compartment door.
- Remove the retaining clip which secures the latch to the I/P compartment door.
- Begin to lift the door latch away from the door, slide the latch to the right, then disconnect the latch rod from the door handle.
- Remove the door latch.
- Using a flat-bladed tool, remove the retainer from the I/P compartment door handle.
- Remove the door handle.