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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1999 🢒 Alero 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Door Outside Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise the window to the full up position.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement or Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove enough of the door water deflector in order to access the door outside handle (1). Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement or Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 276381 Size: SH
  4. Remove the door outside handle rod (2) from the door lock actuator.
  5. Remove the front door lock cylinder rod from the front door lock cylinder.
  6. Remove the door outside handle nut and bracket.

    7. Object Number: 332792 Size: SH
  7. Remove the door inside locking rod (3) from the door outside handle (1).
  8. Remove the front door lock cylinder (2) by removing the retaining clip.
  9. Remove the front door lock cylinder gasket (4).

    10. Object Number: 276381 Size: SH
  10. Remove the door outside handle (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 276381 Size: SH
  1. Install the door outside handle (1).

    2. Object Number: 332792 Size: SH
  2. Install the front door lock cylinder gasket (4).
  3. Install the front door lock cylinder (2) by installing the retaining clip.
  4. Install the door inside locking rod to the door outside handle (1).

    5. Object Number: 276381 Size: SH
  5. Install the door outside handle bolts (3).
  6. Place the door outside handle in the closed position.

    7. Push the lower end of the door outside handle rod into the retainer on the door lock actuator. Close the retainer.


    Object Number: 276383 Size: SH
  7. Install the front door lock cylinder rod to the front door lock cylinder (4).
  8. Install the door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement or Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  9. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement or Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  10. Inspect the door lock system for proper operation.