DeVille DHS V8-4.6L VIN Y (2000)
Rear Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair
Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Place the window in the full up position.
2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Standard) (See: Rear Door Panel/Service and Repair/Panel
Replacement/Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Standard)) .
3. Remove the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement.
4. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement (See: Rear Door Panel/Service and Repair) .
5. Remove the latch assembly. Refer to Rear Side Door Latch Replacement (See: Rear Door Latch/Service and Repair) .
6. Remove the rear outside door handle fastener through the latch hole.
7. Remove the front outside door handle fastener through the rear access hole.
8. Remove the door handle assembly from the door in the following order:
1. Push upward on the two lower retaining tabs.
2. Remove the handle, with the latch rod attached, by lifting up and out.
9. Remove the rod from the door handle.
Installation Procedure