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

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the rear door.

    2. Object Number: 351612 Size: SH
  2. Remove the 14 plastic interior trim panel retaining clips which secure the trim panel.
  3. Remove the rear door interior trim panel (1).
  4. Pull the water deflector away from the rear door.
  5. Disconnect the 2 license plate lamp electrical connectors.

    6. Object Number: 351644 Size: SH
  6. Remove the 2 license plate mounting nuts.
  7. Pull the license plate lamp cover (1) away from the rear door (2).
  8. Remove the 2 grommets from the rear door.
  9. Pull the license plate wiring through the holes.
  10. Remove the license plate lamp cover (1) from the rear door (2).
  11. Remove the rear door handle rod from the handle.

    12. Object Number: 351642 Size: SH
  12. Remove the 2 rear door handle mounting nuts.
  13. Remove the rear door handle (1) from the rear door (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 351642 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 door handle (1). Secure the rear door handle (1) with the 2 mounting nuts.

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

  2. Install the rear door handle rod to the handle.
  3. Feed the license plate lamp wiring through the 2 holes in the rear door.
  4. Install the 2 grommets into position.

    5. Object Number: 351644 Size: SH
  5. Install the license plate lamp cover (1) to the rear door. Secure the lamp cover with 2 mounting nuts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the license plate lamp cover mounting nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  6. Connect the 2 license plate lamp electrical connectors.
  7. Inspect the water deflector for tears and holes.
  8. Repair the water deflector, as needed, using waterproof tape on either side of the deflector.
  9. Apply adhesive to the back of the water deflector.
  10. Install the water deflector to the rear door.

    11. Object Number: 351612 Size: SH
  11. Install the rear door interior trim panel (1) to the rear door (2). Secure the trim panel (1) with the 14 retaining clips.

  12. Close the rear door.