Rendezvous FWD V6-3.5L VIN L (2006)
Rear Door Interior Handle: Service and Repair
Door Handle Replacement - Rear Inside
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door (Rendezvous) (See: Rear Door Panel/Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Rear Door (See: Rear Door Panel/Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the center of the rivets using a center punch.
4. Drill out the rivet from the rear inside door handle using a 6.35 mm (1/4 in) drill bit.
5. Remove the rear inside door handle from the rear door inner panel.
6. Remove the lock rod and door handle rod from the rear inside door handle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the lock rod and the door handle rod to the rear inside door handle.
2. Install the rear inside door handle by inserting the tabs into the rear door inner panel slots.