Grand AM V6-3.4L VIN E (2001)
Front Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the window to the full up position.
2. Remove the front door trim panel.
3. Remove enough of the front door water deflector in order to access the outside door handle (1).
4. Remove the outside door handle rod from the door handle blue plastic retainer (2).
5. Remove the door outside locking rod from the door handle lock cylinder retainer.
6. Remove the outside handle nut and bracket.
7. Route the outside door handle and handle rod as an assembly through the handle access hole in the door.