Q: How to replace the front side door handle on Buick LeSabre?
A: Beginning the replacement of a front side door outside handle requires placing the window in the full up position followed by door trim panel removal. Open the right rear push-in retainer located on the water deflector before pulling it back so you can access the outside Door Handle. Take out the door latch and outside Door Handle rods by releasing their retainer clamps. Use a vertical and horizontal upward force to pull the outside Door Handle free from the fasteners and rods. Afterward remove the lock cylinder rods and the handle along with the rods from the door. During installation start by putting the handle and its lock cylinder rods onto the outside Door Handle while rotating the rods horizontally until they pass through the cutout before rotating the handle into position through applied up and inward pressure. When positioning the handle downward it should connect the door metal with both lower retaining handle tabs. Foil the outside Door Handle fasteners before firmly screwing them to 7 n.m (62 lb in force). Before closing the clip of the Door Latch Assembly you need to insert the lock cylinder rod which then must connect to the door latch. The door receiver must function correctly before installing the water deflector and the door trim panel. Water deflectors should be installed before door trim panel placement.
Q: How to replace the rear side door handle on Buick LaCrosse?
A: The replacement process of the rear side door outside handle requires beginning with removal of the rear door trim panel and the rear door water deflector. Open the window completely upwards before you apply masking tape to the exterior handle area. Open the outside handle rod to unlock the lock clip on the door before you take out the Door Lock. The installation process begins with removing the outside Door Handle bolt access tape followed by taking out the three bolts from the rear Door Handle then passing the outside handle bolt through the latch hole. First remove the outside handle combined with the rod from the door. To install the components begin by inserting the outside Door Handle as well as rod into the door opening position then tighten the outside handle bolt through the latch hole up to 10 n.m (89 lb in). Install and tighten three bolts onto the rear Door Handle until they reach 10 n.m (89 lb in) torque and install the rear Door Lock. After placing outside Door Handle bolt access tape the installer needs to insert the outside handle rod into its corresponding clip then secure the clip cover over the rod. Check the outside Door Handle function then remove tape from installation while putting back the rear door water deflector along with the rear door trim panel.
Q: How to replace the front door interior door handle on Buick Regal?
A: First step to replace the front door interior handle consists of raising the window completely and removing the trim panel with caution to observe standard shop procedures while wearing protective eyewear to avoid injuries. When removing the riveted door handle begin by supporting its rear side while you extract the mandrel before using a center punch to eliminate the rivet mandrel and drilling the door handle rivet with a 6.35 mm (1/4 in) drill bit. After opening the handle clip users can detach the lock rod and handle rod from the inside door handle to allow complete handle removal. Install the new door handle by first setting the tabs within the door frame then connecting the rod to the handle through the clip while finishing with the rod for the lock in a similar fashion. To finish the process install a new rivet for the door handle then put back the trim panel followed by window closure.