Nead to remove the drivers door internal trim to repair access handle ???

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Repair door handle driver side 2006 buick rainier

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Mar 2, 2010 - Remove the 2 trim panel retaining bolts (1 and 2). Use a trim tool in order to release the 9 trim panel fasteners from the door. Remove the trim ...

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Here are the general steps for removing the driver's front door panel on a 2010 Buick Lucerne:

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent any accidental electrical damage.
2. Pry off the trim piece around the door handle with a trim tool or a flat screwdriver.
3. Remove the screw located behind the door handle trim piece.
4. Remove the screw located behind the armrest. This may be hidden under a small plastic cover that you can pry off.
5. Pry off the door panel by gently pulling it away from the door. Use a trim tool or a flat screwdriver to carefully pry around the edges of the panel until all the retaining clips are released.
6. Disconnect any electrical connectors, such as power window and lock switches, that are attached to the panel.
7. Lift the panel up and away from the door, being careful not to damage the panel or any attached wires.

Once you have removed the door panel, you can access the inside of the door for repairs or upgrades. Remember to reinstall the panel carefully and securely, making sure to reattach any electrical connectors and aligning all the retaining clips before pressing the panel back into place.

Step by step instructions follow with pictures.

Using a plastic trim tool, remove the aluminum piece on the door handle and the two bolts underneath. (T15 I believe.)
: Using same trim tool, remove the plastic trim behind door handle and remove screw using same T15 as before.
Step 3: Same trim tool again, remove the door panel, bottom to top and lift off of the window channel. Watch for the metal clips to fall. Some will. Two go on the door panel and two go on the door itself.

Hi Roberta, here's the instructions on how to remove your door panel. I have to wonder though on why you are removing it, my guess is you window doesn't roll up or down and your replacing the regulator. Any way here goes.

REMOVAL

1. Remove the plug and remove screw attaching door pull cup to inner door panel.
2. Remove switch bezel and disconnect power window/memory switch.
3. Remove screws attaching trim panel to door from below map pocket.
4. If equipped, remove window crank. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/WINDOW CRANK - REMOVAL)
5. Remove screw holding door trim to door panel from behind inside latch release handle .
6. Disengage clips attaching door trim to door frame around perimeter of panel.
7. Lift trim panel upward to disengage flange from inner belt molding at top of door.
8. Tilt top of trim panel away from door to gain access to latch linkage.
9. Disengage clip attaching linkage rod to inside latch release handle (INSIDE DOOR HANDLE LINKAGE).
10. Separate linkage rod from latch handle.
11. Disconnect the power door switch, courtesy lamp electrical connectors.
12. Remove front door trim panel from vehicle.

Hope this helps and have an awesome day Roberta!

Answer
FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
Using a trim stick (available from parts stores), pry courtesy lamp from door trim.
Disconnect wire connector from courtesy lamp.
If equipped, remove screws attaching door assist handle to inner door panel.
If equipped, remove screw attaching door pull cup to inner door panel.
If equipped, remove screws attaching trim panel to door from below map pocket.
If equipped, remove window crank.
Using a trim stick, remove screw cover from switch panel.
Remove screws attaching switch panel to door trim.
Remove power accessary switch from door trim Front Door Switch Panel
Disconnect power switch from wire connector.
If equipped, using a small, flat bladed pry tool, remove memory seat/mirror switch and disconnect wire connector Memory Seat/Mirror Switch
If equipped, remove screw holding door trim to door panel from behind inside latch release handle.
Disengage clips attaching door trim to door frame around perimeter of panel Front Door Trim Panel
Lift trim panel upward to disengage flange from inner belt molding at top of door.
Tilt top of trim panel away from door to gain access to latch linkage.
Disengage clip attaching linkage rod to inside latch release handle Inside Door Handle Linkage
Separate linkage rod from latch handle.
Remove front door trim panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Hold top of trim panel away from door to gain access to latch linkage.
Place linkage rod in position on latch handle.
Engage clip to hold linkage rod to inside latch release handle.
Place front door trim panel in position on door.
Install trim panel into inner belt molding at top of door.
Install clips to attach door trim to door frame around perimeter of panel.
If equipped, install screw to attach door trim to door panel behind inside latch release handle.
If equipped, connect power switch into wire connector.
Place power accessary switch in position on door trim.
Connect wire connector into memory seat/mirror switch and install switch into trim panel.
Install screws to attach accessary switch panel to door trim.
Install screw cover into switch panel.
If equipped, install window crank.
If equipped, install screws to attach trim panel to door inside map pocket.
If equipped, install screw to attach door pull cup to inner door panel.
If equipped, install screws to attach door assist handle to inner door panel.
Connect wire connector into courtesy lamp.
Install lamp in door trim.

1. Remove the front door trim panel.
   

1. Position aside the front door watershield to gain access to the exterior rear view mirror control switch electrical connector.

4.Disconnect the exterior rear view mirror control switch electrical connector

as you see you have to remove the door panel to have access to the electrical connector in case that you dont know how to do it here are the instructions

NOTE: Left front door trim panel shown, right front door trim panel similar.

1. Remove the sail panel.
   
   • If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector
   
   
2. If equipped, lift up and remove the exterior rear view mirror control switch panel.
   • Disconnect the electrical connector.

1. If equipped, lift up and remove the window control switch panel.
   • Disconnect the electrical connector.

1. If equipped, remove the window regulator handle.
   1. Position the window regulator handle cover aside.
   1. Remove the window regulator handle screw and regulator handle

5.Remove the door trim panel center screw cover
6.Remove the 2 door trim panel center screws
7.Remove the 2 door trim panel lower screws

1. NOTICE: Do not pull directly outward on front door trim panel as damage will occur.
   Remove the front door trim panel.
   • Lift upward to remove the front door trim panel.

1. NOTICE: Insert the lower panel tabs first or they can break when installing the front door trim panel.
   To install, reverse the removal procedure

I hope this helps , easier done than said :)
1- Remove door latch bezel. (handle) 2- You will find door trim panel retaining bolt , remove it. 3- Remove the door pull handle screw cover. 4- Remove the door pull handle retaining screws. 5- Detach the interior door trim panel ( to make removal easy , release clip by lowering glass and pressing case inwords) 6- Disconnect the door trim harness electrical connector. 7- Remove the door trim. 8- Disconnect the driver door module electrical connector 9- To install , reverse removal procedures

remove the inside door trim and remove the weatherproof plastic that covers the holes in the door behind the trim.
You should have access to the door handle nuts and rods to remove the handle.
re assemble in the reverse order and make sure the weatherproof plastic is put back on and sealed or your door may let water enter the car via the door

Remove the front door trim panel.
Peel back the watershield.
Remove the exterior door handle access hole grommet from the door.
Loosen the screw.
The screw must be fully disengaged from the door lock cylinder bezel although it is not necessary to fully remove the screw.
Remove the door lock cylinder bezel.
Slide the exterior door handle to release.
Remove the exterior door handle and gaskets.

Remove plastic studs from door closer. Unscrew three retaining screws. remove grab.
Unhook window winder retaining clip. Best done with small long-nose pliers. window winder retaining clip located inside plastic winder handle section. Will need to prise away winder handle from door slightly to expose clip. locate and gently pull clip from winder shaft.
unscrew door opener / lock assembly retaining screw.
gently prise lower trim retaining press studs from door. remove lower trim.
gently , from rear of door, pull upper trim from door and similtaniously prise upper trim press studs from door.
gently giggle door opener / lock assembly through upper trim . remove trim
gently with flat blade, peel off plastic dust sheeting.
access to inside off door is now possible.
Reassembly reverse of above

Cheers !

ozzy11