GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Astro - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Door Outside Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Use a soft-faced scraper, if needed, in order to peel the water deflector away from the door. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 324258 Size: SH
  3. Remove the control rod from the outside handle.
  4. Remove the outside handle nuts.
  5. Remove the outside handle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 324258 Size: SH
  1. Install the outside handle to the door.

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

  2. Install the outside handle nuts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the outside handle nuts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

  3. Install the control rod to the outside handle through the clip.
  4. Install the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement .
  5. Install the trim panel. Refer to Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement .