GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Important: The outside handle lock rods allow adjustment of the free play between the outside handle and the door lock.

All free play between the outside handle and the lock must be removed when servicing the handle. Do not operate the outside handle before these connections are made.

  1. Remove the rear door inner trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 166391  Size: SH
  4. Use side cutters in order to cut off the outside handle rod-to-lock clip from the lock.
  5. Unscrew the remainder of the clip from the outside handle rod.
  6. Discard the clip.
  7. Install a new clip to the lock.
  8. Position the rod in the NEW clip eliminating all free play in the outside handle.
  9. Snap the clip closed over the threaded part of the lock rod.
  10. Inspect the rear door lock system for the proper operation.
  11. Install the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  12. Install the trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .