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Jason Thorkildson Posted on Apr 02, 2016
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How to remove a 2010 Pontiac Vibe door panel. For this drivers side door panel I have already removed (2) bolts off the armrest and (1) bolt by the door handle.

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There are small clips around the perimeter. Gently, use a small Prybar (preferably plastic) to pry the panel from the door body. When you have pried a few of them loose, use a flashlight to peek inside.....sometimes there will be other plastic locators inside.

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Michael Gutwein

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  • Posted on Apr 29, 2009

SOURCE: 1997 Buik Century-the handle on the driver side door is loose. I assume I need to remove the inside panel to tighten bolts for handle.

Yes there should be a clip and or 2 small screws. sometimes it rusts, but you dont see that very much.

good luck,
Michael

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 14, 2009

SOURCE: window off track driver side 1997 sebring

You'll need to remove screws that are by the door handle, arm rest, under door and side of door and then gently pull back on the panel as there will also be retaining clips attached and you don't want to break them. If needed, you can pull back the weather seal (can't reuse it, but it's not that important) and you will be able to access everything inside the door

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Dar

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  • Posted on Jan 30, 2010

SOURCE: How to install a door handle driver side for a

Yes the bolts are metric, and yes, you will have to remove the inner door panel.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 30, 2010

SOURCE: Hi,can anyone tell me how to remove the lock

Hello Mel.
Some of these can be a pain. We all need small hands to work in some places.
Here is the list in the manual.
Front Door Outer Handle Replacement

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

  1. Remove these items:
    • Door panel
    • Plastic cover, as necessary
  1. Raise the glass fully.
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Remove the bolt, then remove the center lower channel (A) with the center lower glass run channel (B) by pulling it downward.
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Remove the screw, and release the hook (A), then remove the lock rod protector (B) by detaching the clip (C).
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Disconnect the outer handle rod (A) and cylinder rod (B).
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Release the retainer clip (A) with a hook- shaped tool. Remove the lock cylinder (B).
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Remove the screw, then separate the lock cylinder (A) and cylinder switch (B).
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Disconnect the cylinder switch connector (A), and detach the harness clips (B), and remove the cylinder switch harness (C).
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Remove the maintenance seal (A), and remove the bolt, then remove the cylinder protector (B).
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Remove the bolt, then remove the spacer (A).
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  1. While pulling the outer handle (A), remove the handle from the holes in the door panel. Take care not to scratch the door.
  2. Install the handle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Make sure the cylinder switch harness is routed properly.
    • Make sure the connector is plugged in properly, and each rod is connected securely.
    • Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
    • When installing the lock cylinder, leave the outer door handle bolts loose so the inner protector does not interfere with the lock cylinder installation, then tighten the handle bolts.
    • Install the lock cylinder retaining clip on the handle, then install the lock cylinder. Be sure the clip is fully seated in the slot on the lock cylinder.
    • When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its perimeter.
    • Do the power window control unit reset procedure.
There you are!
Hope you get it done!
KL

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 07, 2011

SOURCE: how do I remove a

Hello smperfi1995,

Ok, you found the easy bolt the other bolt is accessed form the engine compartment. It's below the throttle cables, see the image below.

I hope this helps.

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Regards,

netvan

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