Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement

Fig 1: Front Side Door Outside Handle

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement .
1	Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Holder Procedure Use a suitable tool, remove the front side door lock cylinder holder from the back of the cylinder by placing the tool between the handle and holder, turn the tool releasing the holder from the lock cylinder.
2	Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Procedure Remove the water deflector. Use a suitable tool, unhook the handle rod from the handle.
3	Front Side Door Outside Lock Cylinder Rod
4	Front Side Door Outside Handle Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 4.5 N.m (40 lb in) NOTE: After the handle bolts have been removed the lock cylinder can be pulled rearward releasing it from the handle.
5	Front Side Door Outside Lock Cylinder
6	Front Side Door Outside Handle Procedure After replacing the handle it necessary to do the following: If the door handle rod clip was opened in this procedure it is necessary to replace the clip. Refer to Front and Rear Side Door Outside Handle Rod Clip Replacement . Use a flat-head tool to open the lower clip from the threaded rod connecting the lock to the outside handle Position the outside door handle rod in the clip in order to eliminate any free play in the handle. Adjust the travel of the handle by removing the threaded rod from the lower clip. In order to prevent outside handle lever pre-load, lock the outside handle 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 Rear Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment . NOTE: Inspect the door lock system for proper operation before installing the door trim.