Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Safari and 2002 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Tools Required: M 39010 Heavy Duty Rivet Gun. See SPECIAL TOOLS & EQUIPMENT .
- Remove the trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR (CARGO DOORS) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR (E54) .
- Use a sharp-bladed tool, if needed, in order to separate the water deflector at the perforations. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement .
- Remove the control rods from the lever (3).
- Grind the head of the rivet (1) in order to remove the lever to door rivet.
- Remove the lever from the door.