Front Side Door Inside Handle Replacement for Buick Rendezvous - FWD 2003

1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
2. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .



3. Remove the center of the rivets using a center punch.



4. Drill out the rivet from the front inside door handle using a 6.35 mm (1/4 in) drill bit.



5. Remove the front inside door handle from the front door inner panel.
6. Remove the lock rod and door handle rod from the front inside door handle.

1. Install the front inside door handle by inserting the tabs into the rear door inner panel slots.
2. Install the lock rod and the door handle rod to the front inside door handle.



3. Install the rivet to the front inside door handle.
4. Install the water deflector to the front inside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
5. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .