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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Astro - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Sliding Door Outside Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Remove the lock control. Refer to Sliding Door Lock Replacement .
  4. Remove the lock rods from the handle (1).
  5. Remove the outside handle nuts (2).

    6. Object Number: 324174 Size: SH
  6. Remove the outside handle and gasket from the door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 324174 Size: SH
  1. Install the outside handle and gasket to the door.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the outside handle nuts (2).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the outside handle nuts to 6 N·m (50 lb in).

  3. Install the lock rods to the handle (1).
  4. Install the lock control. Refer to Sliding Door Lock Replacement .
  5. Install the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  6. Install the trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .