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Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Replacement

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Preliminary Procedure 
Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement (Buick)Front Side Door Trim Replacement (Chevrolet) .
1 Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Clip

Procedure

  1. Place the window in the full up position.
  2. Remove the water deflector.
  3. Open the handle rod by releasing the clip at the end of the handle rod.
2 Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod

Procedure

  1. Lift and turn handle rod until it releases the handle bracket.
  2. In order to prevent outside handle lever pre-load, lock, outside handle, handle bracket and cover/cap shall be fully secured to the door prior to securing integral lock clip to outside handle rod. Integral lock clip shall be in the full up position while securing to outside handle rod. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment .
NOTE:

Inspect the door lock system for proper operation before installing the door trim.
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