Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Replacement for Buick Allure 2009

Note: The outside handles have adjustable outside handle lock rods. This allows for adjustment of the amount of travel needed in order to operate the outside handle.

When servicing a vehicle with adjustable outside handle lock rods, remove all free play between the outside handle and the lock. Also, do not operate the outside handle before these connections are made.
1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
2. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
3. Raise the window to the full upright position.

Caution: Refer to Paint Damage Caution in the Preface section.

4. Apply masking tape around the outside door handle.



5. Open the outside door handle rod to lock clip located on the door lock.

The outside handle rod should be loose from the lock.

6. Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement.



7. Remove the outside handle (1) and the rod (2) from the door.

1. Install the outside handle (1) and rod (2) to the door.
2. Install the outside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement.



3. Install the outside handle rod into the clip.
4. Close the clip cover over the outside handle rod.
5. Remove the masking tape.
6. Inspect the door for proper operation.
7. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
8. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.