FAQ for Interior Door Handle Repair
Q: What kind of special tools will be required in the replacement of the Door Handle Rear Side Access - Inside?
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The tools required include J 9886-01 Door Handle Clip Remover or equivalent.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Door Handle-Rear Inside?
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You need to remove the rear door trim panel, slide the inside door handle rearward to release the retaining tabs from the door inner panel, remove the lock cables from the inside door handle, and remove the inside door handle from the door.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Door Handle Rear Side Access - Inside?
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You need to open the front and rear side access doors, remove the spring clip retaining the rear side access door handle and the door and remove the rear side access door handle from the door.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the Assist Handle screws?
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The recommended torque is 1.2 N.m (10 lb in).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the door handle-front inside?
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You need to remove the front door trim panel and the water deflector, then slide the inside door handle rearward to release the retaining tabs from the door inner panel, remove the lock cables from the inside door handle, and the inside door handle from the door.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to install the Door Handle Rear Side Access - Inside?
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You should install the spring clip onto the rear side access door handle, install the rear side access door handle onto the rear side access door control assembly, and press the handle in until the spring clip retaining the handle is fully seated.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Assist Handle?
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You need to pull down the assist handle to reveal the 2 service holes, remove the screws and washers securing the assist handle to the retaining clip, then remove the assist handle. And if replacing the entire assist handle assembly, you should remove the retaining clips from the sheet metal.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to install the Door Handle-Rear Inside?
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You should install the lock cables inside the door handle, insert the inside door handle retaining tabs into the slots of the door inner panel, slide the inside door handle forward until the door handle retainers are fully engaged, and finally install the rear door trim panel.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to install the door handle-front inside?
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You should install the lock cables to the inside door handle, next insert the inside door handle retaining tabs into the slots of the door inner panel, then slide the inside door handle forward until the door handle retainers are fully engaged, and install the water deflector, the front door trim panel.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to install the Assist Handle?
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You should position the assist handle over the retaining clips, install the assist handle by installing 2 screws and washers into the retaining clips, then press the coat hook and the retaining clip as an assembly into the sheet metal opening until the clip locks into position.
By BobGM Specialist
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