Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 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 .
- Disconnect the inside locking rod (2) and handle rod (3) from the inside door handle.
- Remove the retainer clips from the rods.
- Remove the rear door lock. Refer to LOCK REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR .
- Remove the locking rod from the rear door lock.