Want to buy 1999 buick park avenue ultra outside driver door handle can't find any where in indiana prefer white but can paint

you dont,you get inside the door to change motor

On this website you find ruse box diagram and description for Buick Park Avenue (1997 and 1999)

Buick Park Avenue 1996 1997 fuse box diagram CARKNOWLEDGE

http://www.carknowledge.info/buick-park-avenue-1998-1999-fuse-box-diagram

The door panel just snaps on except for the door arm rest, it has two screws on the bottom . Take out the screws and the panel should come off, the arm rest will stay on the door.

YOU NEED DOOR TRIM TOOL REMOVE DOOR TRIM PANEL.BUT THE DOOR HANDLE HAS RIVETS HOLDING IT FROM OUT SIDE WHICH YOU WILL HAVE TO DRILL OUT.BUT YOU HAVE TO WORK ON THE INSIDE THE DOOR REMOVE THE DOOR HANDLE RETAINING BOLT.

you may need new hinges for your doors

The repair will require removal of the door panel and adjustment/replacement of the rod that connects the outside handle to the lock mechanism, or replacement of the handle itself.

Order the exterior door handle AND the clip that attaches the rod to the exterior handle from your local dealership ( any part in the salvage yard will have at least as much wear as the one U are replacing ) Also order a can of touch up paint matching your car. After you have the parts and have painted the new exterior handle, roll down the window and remove the interior door panel. ( instructions have been posted at 'replace door lock buttom' ) Two nuts, one on each side, hold the broken handle in place and must be removed ( DON'T loose them ). Loosen the rod from the clip at the top to allow a bit more room, But take note on the way it is attached ( you will need to reattach the rod to new handle ) To install new mechanism put the new clip on the rod, carefully place the gasket and the new handle in place and install nuts to secure. Test the door handle and make sure it works. Reinstall interior door panel.

The solution to this problem is inexpensive and can be performed by anyone with enough knowledge to do an oil change. The handle consists of a little plastic hook ( positioned inside, cannot be seen by just removing door panel) that pushes down the cable to open the door from the outside. Since it is plastic, it is very common for it to break off. You can glue the piece back together but it wont last long; it is better to replace the handle itself. You can find the part on eBay for around $30- $40 and install it yourself. It comes in a primer black color, unless you dont mind leaving it black, having it painted to match your color will not be economical. Just make sure you do it when you have time to be patient; access to the door handle screws is limited and you need an extension for the socket....Luck!

Take it to the buick dealer. As the daughter of a mechanic, it was a call I didn't want to make! The dealer installed two handles for me and painted them to match for under $100.00. Well worth the trip.