The OUTER door handle is held in place with two pins. Lift slightly on the handle and look under the two castings on the side. Note the pins that are holding the handle to the door operation mechanism. Push the pins out using a small rod then slide the handle off the mechanism.
You will need to remove the inside door panel. Remove the door handle retaining screws. Remove the linkage from the back of the door handle.
I don't know - but the question about the 1993 door handle is the same...
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Lift the door handle as though trying to open the door. You should see two pins going through the handle assembly. The pins can be pushed out, allowing you to remove the handle.
Remove the door panel
To remove the outer door handle on a 2008 Saturn Aura, first, ensure the door is open and locate the screws securing the handle, typically found in the door panel. Use a screwdriver to remove these screws, then carefully pry off the door panel to access the handle mechanism. Disconnect any linkage attached to the handle, and finally, slide the handle out of its housing. Reassemble in reverse order after replacing or repairing as needed.
You have to:Remove the door panel.Undo the rods off of the handle.unbolt the door handle from the inside of the door.
If it's the outer handle you would need to remove the door panel, then remove the rivits that hold the handle to the outside of the car. Then remove the window track and slide it down inside of the door and unhook the rod on the handle,and now you can slide the door handle out.
Since this question is in the Saturn area, it must be assumed that you are asking about removal of a Saturn door panel. The inner door panel of a Saturn is not removable, it is integral to the door frame. However, you can remove the outer door panel. First, remove the outer door handle; lift the handle enough to reveal the pins that hold the handle to the door latch mechanism, then press out the two pins and set the handle aside. Next, open the door and remove the screws around the perimeter of the outer door panel. After the screws are removed, the outer door panel should lift off easily.
Should be able to access after removing inner door panel
remove the outside handle by lifting the handle up and removing the small clip in the underside of the handle The inside door handle? remove the screw pull towards the front then out and release the clips holding the lock and open rods
you need to remove the inside door panel to get access to the inside, remove the clips holding the door handle assembly and the whole thing comes off