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Installation Procedure

  1. GM4205203Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Side Door Inside Handle Cable (1) - Install

  2. Using the appropriate tool, close the front side door latch access cover.
  3. GM5447980Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Side Door Outside Handle Cable (1) - Install

  4. GM5591358Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Rod (1) - Install

  5. GM5581785Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install retainers as necessary.

  6. Install the front side door outside handle bracket (1) and the front side door latch (2) as an assembly.
  7. GM5448586Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps:

    1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
    2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
    3. Remove loose debris from internal and external threads using compressed air.
    4. Apply liquid thread locking adhesive in a strip along half of the length of the external threads, starting at the tip, just prior to installation. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
  8. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  9. Front Side Door Latch Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications 
  10. Front Side Door Latch Bolt (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications 
  11. GM5591917Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Connect the electrical connector. (1)

  12. GM5634738Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications 

  13. GM5209121Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Bezel Insulator (1) - Install

  14. GM5591962Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the front part of the front side door outside handle (1) into the front side door outside handle bracket.

  15. GM5581825Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the rear part of the front side door outside handle (1) into the front side door outside handle bracket and slide the front side door outside handle forward.

  16. GM5591912Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Connect the electrical connector. (1)

  17. GM5581793Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Bezel (1) - Install

  18. GM5582280Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Rear Bolt (2) - Tighten - Fastener Specifications 

  19. Test door handle for correct operation. If handle does not operate correctly, adjust front side door outside handle counterbalance.
  20. GM4872352Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Insert the EL-42059  (2) and grasp the counterbalance lever (1).

  21. Pull the EL-42059  (2) until the counterbalance lever (1) is fully rotated and hold in this position.
  22. Using a T25 Torx™ driver (4), turn the front side door outside handle bracket rear bolt (3) counterclockwise until it clicks.
  23. GM4872353Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Side Door Outside Handle (2) - Install

  24. Lightly press the front side door outside handle (2) to ensure it is in position.
  25. Using a T25 Torx™ driver (1), turn the front side door outside handle bracket rear bolt clockwise until the handle (2) is fully seated.
  26. Front Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Rear Bolt - Tighten - Fastener Specifications 
  27. GM4872350Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Side Door Outside Handle Access Hole Plug (1) - Install

  28. GM6202954Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Side Door Window Channel Retainer (1) - Install

  29. Install the wiring harness to the front side door window channel retainer (1).
  30. GM6202948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Side Door Window Channel Retainer Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications

  31. GM5656790Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Position the front side door window regulator (2) to the original location.

  32. Front Side Door Window Regulator Nut (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
  33. Ensure the front side door window is properly seated in the window sash.
  34. GM5034544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the locking rod (1) into the latch.

  35. Push the locking rod (1) into the locking rod clip.
  36. GM6143646Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING:

    When installing the water deflector, ensure that the water deflector is securely fastened to the door inner before installing the door trim. An improper seal of the water deflector against the door inner may affect the ability of the front door pressure sensor to detect a side collision. This may result in improper airbag deployment and could cause bodily injury.

    NOTE:

    When reinstalling the front side door water deflector (1) ensure that the integral locators are installed properly and that the front side door water deflector (1) is secured and leakproof.

    Route the front side door inside handle cable through the hole in front side door water deflector (1) while installing it to the door.

  37. Front Side Door Water Deflector (1) - Install
  38. GM6143641Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Side Door Armrest Bracket (1) - Install

  39. Front Side Door Armrest Bracket Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
  40. Front Side Door Trim - Install - Front Side Door Trim Removal and Installation
  41. Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling .