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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2005LESABRE LIMITED, 4T65E/M15REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEWINDOWSDOOR SYSTEM, MIRROR SYSTEM & WINDOW SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDOOR HANDLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT INSIDEREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2005 Buick LeSabre Limited, 4T65E/M15

Removal Procedure

2005 Buick LeSabre Limited, 4T65E/M15SECTION Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
  2. Remove the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
    4. Fig 1: View of Retainer Tabs and Door Handle Fastener
    GM493260Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the door handle fastener (2).
    5. Fig 2: View of Lock and Latch Rods of Rod Guide
    GM442167Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Snap the lock and latch rods out of rod guide.
    6. Fig 3: View of Retainer Tabs and Door Handle Fastener
    GM493260Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Slide handle assembly forward to release the retainer tabs (1).
    7. Fig 4: View of Lock Knob Rod & Handle Lever Rod
    GM441818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Tilt the handle and remove the rods from the handle in the following sequence:
    1. Lock knob rod (1).
    2. Handle lever rod (2).
RENDER: 1.0x

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