FAQ for Exterior Door Handle Repair
Q: How to install the door handle rod adjustment in the rear outside?
A:
You need to snap a new outside handle rod-to-lock clip onto the door lock lever, position the outside door handle rod in the clip to eliminate any free play in the outside door handle, press the clip cover closed over the threaded outside door handle rod, and install the water deflector and the trim panel.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the installation procedure for the door handle rod adjustment in the front outside?
A:
You need to install a new outside handle rod-to-lock clip, position the outside door handle rod in the clip, press the cover closed over the threaded outside door handle rod, install the water deflector and the trim panel, and inspect the door lock system for proper operation.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the door handle in the rear outside?
A:
You need to remove the trim panel, the energy absorber pad, and the water deflector, cut off the outside handle rod-to-lock clip, discard the clip, unscrew the remainder of the clip, and remove the outside door handle bolts, the door handle, and the handle from the handle rod.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to install the door handle rod in the front outside?
A:
You need to install the outside handle rod to the door handle and the front door outside handle.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the outside door handle bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 10 Nm (89 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the door handle on the front side?
A:
You need to place the window in the full-up position, remove the trim panel and the rivet mandrel, drill out the door handle rivet, and remove the lock rod, the handle rod, and the inside door handle.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to install the door handle on the front side?
A:
You need to position the door handle tabs, install the handle rod to the handle and press the clip, the lock rod to the handle and press the clip, a new door handle rivet, and the trim panel, and close the window.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the door handle rod in the front outside?
A:
You need to remove the front door outside handle, and the outside handle rod from the door handle.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the door handle rod adjustment in the rear outside?
A:
You need to remove the trim panel and the water deflector, cut off the outside handle rod-to-lock clip, unscrew the remainder of the clip from the outside handle rod, and discard the clip.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the door handle rod adjustment in the front outside?
A:
You need to remove the trim panel and the water deflect, cut off the outside handle rod-to-lock clip, unscrew the remainder of the clip, and discard the clip.
By BobGM Specialist
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