Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement for Buick Riviera 1998

1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .
3. Remove the outside handle rod from the latch.
4. Remove the 2 screws from the handle assembly.
5. Gently flex the lower ribs to the side in order to disengage the ribs from the outer panel flange.
6. Remove the outside handle.

1. Install the outside handle.
2. Apply pressure at the lower portion of the handle assembly in order to snap the ribs in place.
3. Install the 2 screws.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

4. Install the rod to the latch.

Push up on the outside handle rod in order to remove excess play in the system.

5. Install the rod in the clip.
6. Install the water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .
7. Install the trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .