2000 Buick Cent. Door problem

Tiny
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2000 Buick Century Custom (184K miles)
Door is unlocked and can be opened from the inside, but the outside handle doesnt open the door. Not sure how to proceed.
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Thursday, July 6th, 2006 AT 12:58 PM

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Tiny
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It's possible that the outside door handle has broken, or more likely that the linkage has come loose from the door handle. There is a plastic retainer that may have failed at the handle.
Have you ever been into a door before?

It's a matter of removing the interior trim panel.
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Friday, July 14th, 2006 AT 9:07 PM
Tiny
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Recommend getting a haynes or chilton's manual for your 2000 buick century.

It will explain how to get to the door latch.

It's around $15.00 and worth every penny if you're going to be doing work on the car yourself.
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Saturday, July 15th, 2006 AT 9:06 AM
Tiny
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Excellent advice! :)
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Saturday, July 15th, 2006 AT 1:42 PM
Tiny
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The plastic retainer was the issue. It was no trouble to remove a screw and a couple of bolts from the inside of the door. The door panel eased off and the plastic sheet was easily removed and replaced. I was amazed how easy it was. Took all of 15 minutes.

Thanks all.
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Saturday, July 15th, 2006 AT 9:37 PM
Tiny
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Great work! This stuff really Can be fun eh? :D
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Saturday, July 15th, 2006 AT 11:31 PM

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