FAQ for Exterior Door Handle Repair
Q: How to adjust the front side door outside handle rod?
A:
First, you should remove the front side door trim panel and the front side door lock cover. Then, you should remove the water deflector and use a flat-head tool to open the retaining clip from the threaded end of the rod that is connected to the latch for the outside handle. After that, you should position the outside handle rod into the retaining clip and adjust the handle rod by removing the threaded end of the rod up or down in the retaining clip. Finally, you should close the retaining clip over the threaded end of the handle rod and inspect the door locking system for proper operation before installing the trim panel.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to replace the front side door outside handle rod?
A:
You should first remove the front side door trim panel, the front side door lock cover, and the front side door water deflector. Then, you should unbolt and reposition the front side door rear run channel to access the lock and open the handle rod clip. Finally, you should inspect the door locking system for proper operation before installing the trim panel.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to replace the front side door outside handle?
A:
First, you should remove the front inside door trim panel, the front side door lock cylinder, and the front side door water deflector and disconnect the electrical connector. After that, you should remove the access hole plug located on the inside opening of the door and pull and hold the door handle in the open position. While holding the door handle, you should unscrew the lock cylinder clamp screw until it comes to a hard stop. Then, you should release the handle and the lock cylinder. Finally, you should remove the outside door handle by sliding rearwards and then out in a swinging motion and inspect the door locking system for proper operation before installing the trim panel.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to adjust the rear side door outside handle rod?
A:
You should remove the rear side door trim panel, use a flat-head tool to open the retainer from the threaded rod connecting the lock to the outside handle and position the rear side door outside handle rod in the retainer to eliminate any free play in the outside door handle. Then, you should adjust the travel of the handle by removing the threaded rod from the retainer, install the retainer cover closed over the threaded rear side door outside handle rod, and inspect the door locking system for proper operation before installing the trim panel.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to replace the rear side door outside handle bracket?
A:
You should remove the rear side door trim panel, the rear side door outside handle, and the rear side door water deflector, disconnect the electrical connector, release the rear side door outside handle rod clip, transfer components as necessary and inspect the door locking system for proper operation before installing the trim panel.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to replace the front side door outside handle bracket?
A:
You should first remove the front side door trim panel, the front side door outside handle, and the front side door water deflector. Then, you should disconnect the electrical connectors and release the front side door outside handle rod clip and the front side door lock cylinder rod from the door lock. Finally, you should transfer components as necessary and inspect the door locking system for proper operation before installing the trim panel.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the front side door outside handle bracket fastener?
A:
The recommended torque is 4.5 Nm (39 lb in).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to replace the rear side door outside handle?
A:
You should first remove the rear inside door trim panel, the rear side door lock cylinder opening cover, the rear side door water deflector, and the access hole plug. Then, you should pull and hold the door handle in the open position and unscrew the lock cylinder clamp screw. After that, you should release the handle, remove the lock cylinder and the outside door handle and finally inspect the door locking system for proper operation before installing the trim.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the rear side door outside handle bracket fastener?
A:
The recommended torque is 4.5 Nm (39 lb in).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to replace the rear side door outside handle rod?
A:
You should remove the rear side door trim panel and the water deflector, open the clip at the base of the outside door handle rod and inspect the door locking system for proper operation before installing the trim panel.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 See more FAQs (5)