FAQ for Exterior Door Handle Repair
Q: What is the recommended torque for the front side door handle housing bolt?
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The recommended torque is 7 Nm (62 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the front side door outside handle?
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The recommended torque is 9 Nm (80 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the rear side door lock bolts?
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The recommended torque is 10 Nm (89 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be done before replacing the front side door outside handle rod?
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You will need to remove the interior trim panel and the water deflector.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How do you remove the rear side door outside handle rod?
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You need to remove the rear door trim panel and the rear door water deflector as needed, use a flat-head tool to open the clip from the threaded rod connecting the lock to the outside handle, and then adjust the travel of the handle by removing the threaded rod from the clip.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What will need to be done before replacing the rear side door outside handle housing?
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You will need to remove the interior trim panel, the water deflector, and the outside door handle.
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01/11/2022 Q: How do you adjust the outside handle rod?
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You can position the outside door handle rod in the clip, adjust the travel of the handle, install the clip cover closed over the threaded outside door handle rod, and then inspect the door lock system for proper operation.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the installation procedure for the rear side door outside handle rod?
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The procedure is to position the outside door handle rod in the clip, install the clip cover closed over the threaded outside door handle rod, inspect the door lock system for proper operation, and then install the rear door water deflector as needed and the rear door trim panel.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the bolt access plug?
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The procedure is to use a plastic flat-bladed tool to remove.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the rear door outside handle?
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The procedure is to pull the outside handle rearward to release it from the handle housing.
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