GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Buick
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2003
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Rendezvous - FWD
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Body and Accessories
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Doors
🢒 Front Side Door Inside Handle Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to
Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
.
Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to
Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement
.
Remove the center of the rivets using a center punch.
Drill out the rivet from the front inside door handle using a 6.35 mm (1/4 in) drill bit.
Remove the front inside door handle from the front door inner panel.
Remove the lock rod and door handle rod from the front inside door handle.
Installation Procedure
Install the front inside door handle by inserting the tabs into the rear door inner panel slots.
Install the lock rod and the door handle rod to the front inside door handle.
Install the rivet to the front inside door handle.
Install the water deflector to the front inside door handle. Refer to
Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement
.
Install the front door trim panel. Refer to
Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
.