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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Tracker - 4WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 352204 Size: SH
  2. Remove the screws and the door trim support bracket from the door.
  3. Peel the water deflector (2) away from the door.

    4. Object Number: 352214 Size: SH
  4. Release the rear side door outside handle rod retainer (1) from the rear side door outside handle rod (2).
  5. Remove the rear side door outside handle rod (2) from the handle.

    6. Object Number: 352210 Size: SH
  6. Remove the 2 nuts and the rear side door outside handle (1) from the door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 352210 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  1. Install the rear side door outside handle (1) to the door. Secure the rear side door outside handle (1) with the 2 nuts.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the rear side door outside handle nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 352214 Size: SH
  2. Install the rear side door outside handle rod (2) to the handle. Secure the rod (2) with the rear side door outside handle rod retainer (1).

    3. Object Number: 352204 Size: SH
  3. Inspect for tears and holes in the water deflector (1).
  4. Use waterproof tape in order to repair both sides of the water deflector (1), as needed.
  5. Apply adhesive (2) to the back of the water deflector (1).
  6. Install the water deflector (1) to the door.
  7. Install the door trim support bracket to the door. Secure the bracket with the screws.
  8. Install the rear side door trim panel to the door. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .