How do you fix the left outer door handle on a 1999 buick park avenue?

Answer 1

Remove inner door panel for access by removing 2 screws. One is located in the arm rest and the other is behind the light at the lower left corner of panel. The panel is then removed by lifting straight up. There are a number of clips on the back side of the panel but they all release by pulling the panel up. Disconnect the wire harness after positioning the window for removal. The glass is easily removed by releasing the two clips holding it in the track.

You will need a 10mm wrench to remove the handle.

Unclip the lock latch rod (bottom), remove the 2 bolts holding the handle. The handle will pop out partially, then you need to unhook the upper latch rod. Unscrew the latch mechanism. Done

There is also a plastic clip located in what looks like a ventilation hole at the forward part of the panel. Unless you remove this clip, you can pull straight up all day and the panel wont come off - trust me!