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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2005LESABRE LIMITED, 4T65E/M15REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEWINDOWSDOOR SYSTEM, MIRROR SYSTEM & WINDOW SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLATCH REPLACEMENT - REAR DOORREMOVAL 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 Rear Door .
  2. Remove the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Rear Door .
  4. Remove the inside door handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Rear Inside .
    5. Fig 1: Removing Rod Retainer Clip
    GM507065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the outside door handle rod (1) from the door latch by opening the clip (2) on the door latch.
    6. Fig 2: View of Lock Rod of Door Latch
    GM442401Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the door latch fasteners.
  7. Remove the door latch with the inside door handle latch and lock rods attached.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  9. Remove the handle and lock rods from the door latch.
RENDER: 1.0x

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