Malibu L4-2.2L VIN F (2005)
Rear Door Interior Handle: Service and Repair
Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement
Door Handle Replacement - Rear Inside
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the rear door trim panel.
2. Remove the rear door water deflector.
3. Remove the rear door inside handle (2) to rear door rivet.
1. Use a center punch to drive the rear door inside handle mounting rivet mandrel into the rivet head to create a pilot hole.
2. Use a 6.35 mm (1/4 in) drill bit to drill out the rivet.
4. Push forward the sliding mounting feet to release the door handle from the door inner panel. Remove the rear door inner door handle from the rear
door.
5. Unhook the handle rod from the rear door inside door handle. Remove the handle rod.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the handle rod to the rear door inner door handle (1).
2. Install the rear door inner door handle by inserting the tabs into the inner door panel slots. Slide the mounting feet on the handle rearward into
position on the door inner panel.
3. Install the rivet (2) to the rear door inner door handle.
4. Install the rear door water deflector.
5. Install the rear door trim panel.