Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2003 GMC Savana Special, 2003 GMC Savana Camper Special, 2003 GMC Savana, 2003 Chevrolet RV Cutaway, and 2003 Chevrolet Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
Remove the center of the rivets using a center punch.

Fig 1: Removing Center Of Rivets Using Center Punch
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Drill out the rivet from the inside door handle using a 6.35 mm (1/4 in) drill bit.

Fig 2: Drilling Out Rivet From Inside Door Handle
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the inside door handle from the door inner panel.
Remove the lock rod and door handle rod from the inside door handle.

Fig 3: Removing Inside Door Handle
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.