Hi folks:
I need to pull the driver door panel from a 94 Buick Century, the driver's window came loose and isn't connected to anything solid for some reason.
I have a Chiltons shop manual for 97 - 00 Century/Lumina... , which I hope will be applicable.
The book recommends using a "door trim panel and garnish clip remover such as GM/s J38778".
The Buick dealer's (Braley and Graham in Portland, Or.) parts doesn't sell tools but suggested I check local parts stores. A clerk sold me a Powerbuilt Door Handle Tool. This tool has "648542" stamped on it.
I'm wondering it this is in fact the correct tool, and thought I'd ask here before I take it out of its packaging.
The door lock latch handle protrudes through a small slot in a plastic panel that is separate from the rest of the door panel. This handle is fixed to a horizontal bar that disappears back toward the lock mechanism It doesn't look like it's going to slip out of the plastic panel. It looks like this might prevent me from removing the door panel even if I separate the clips that hold the panel to the door. Will this resolve itself when I get the panel loose?
Thanks Larry