Two screws behind the handle and another one under the speaker grill.
How to take a door panel off a saturn vue.
In doing so a couple of plastic clip tabs were broken.
Tug on it some more to over extend it.
Step 5 pull the bottom of the panel away from the door frame carefully and unfasten the plastic clips behind the door panel.
A shop can likely do this without damaging the door panel.
Repaired the clip tabs with additi.
This is a fast easy and save way to do it.
Removed the saturn vue door panel to replace the window regulator.
Once the door is opened then you can remove the panel and repair the problem.
If that does not help then tap on the latch with a hammer while trying to open.
Pry the cover off of the door pull handle using the plastic trim tool and remove the two handle screws with the screwdriver.
Removing door panel to access window motor on a saturn 2004 vue you ll need to remove screws that are by the door handle 015 012arm rest under door and side of door and then gently pull back on the 015 012panel as there will also be retaining clips attached and you don t want 015 012to break them.
Two push pins at the back of the panel.
Remove the retaining clips at the back edge of the door panel near the door latch by popping the center button up on the fastener.
Likely a broken or disconnect acutator level for the door handles.
The panel does have to come off as the screws to remove the handle are on the backside of the panel but you still have to get all three screws off and then often it takes moderate force carefully to get the clips to release.
Great now that the door panel is off and the guts in the door are exposed make sure the lock is fully in the unlocked position while trying the handle.
The saturn vue 05 it s not much different from this.
Undo the remaining screws in the door panel to detach it from the door frame.
Remove the door pull handle by releasing the retaining tab at the bottom of the handle flat blade screw driver should do it.
However removing the door panel requires that you open the door.
You don t have to push on it it s easier if you just take a flat head screw driver and gently squeeze it where two pieces join about a quarter of an inch away from the clip and it will pop loose.
Good sharp rap pull up on the door panel will release it from the door.
Without special tools and skills you ll have to remove the door panel to fix it.