DeVille DHS V8-4.6L VIN Y (2000)
Front Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Place the window in the full up position.
2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Standard) (See: Front Door Panel/Service and Repair/Panel
Replacement) .
3. Remove the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement.
4. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement. See: Front Door Panel/Service and Repair/Front Side Door
Water Deflector Replacement
5. Through the rear access hole of the inner panel, disconnect the outside door handle rod (1) from the door latch retainer clip (2).
6. Disconnect the outside lock rod (1) from the door latch (6) (driver door only).
7. Disconnect the lock cylinder harness electrical connector from the door harness (driver door only).
8. Remove the outside door handle fasteners through the access holes.