GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Buick
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2003
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Regal
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Body and Accessories
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Doors
🢒 Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment
Removal Procedure
Remove the trim panel. Refer to
Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
.
Remove the water deflector as needed. Refer to
Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement
.
Use side cutters in order to cut off the outside handle rod-to-lock clip from the lock.
Unscrew the remainder of the clip from the outside handle rod.
Discard the clip.
Installation Procedure
In order to adjust, install a new outside handle rod-to-lock clip onto the door lock lever.
Position the outside door handle rod in the clip in order to eliminate any free play in the outside door handle.
Press the cover closed over the threaded outside door handle rod.
Install the water deflector as needed. Refer to
Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement
.
Install the trim panel. Refer to
Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
.
Inspect the door lock system for proper operation.