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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Chevy Suburban - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Door Outside Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Access Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 348458 Size: SH
  3. Remove the outside handle rod from the rod clip.

    4. Object Number: 348455 Size: SH
  4. Remove the lock cylinder rod from the rod clip.
  5. Apply masking tape across the door handle on the outside of the door to secure handle while removing the nuts.
  6. Remove the outside handle mounting nuts.

    7. Object Number: 373162 Size: SH
  7. Remove the rubber cover in order to gain access to the outboard nut.
  8. Remove the door lock cylinder from the outside handle housing.

    9. In order to repair a binding lock cylinder, refer to Lock Cylinder Binding .


    Object Number: 348457 Size: SH
  9. Remove the handle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 348457 Size: SH
  1. Install the handle to the vehicle.
  2. If the lock cylinder is a replacement, apply a coating of GM P/N 12345120 or Canadian P/N 726548 or a similar lubricant to the inside of the lock case and the cylinder keyway.
  3. Install the door lock cylinder to the outside handle housing.

    4. In order to code a new lock cylinder. Refer to Key and Lock Cylinder Coding in General Information.


    Object Number: 348455 Size: SH
  4. Install the lock cylinder clip to the lock cylinder rod.

    5. Object Number: 348458 Size: SH
  5. Install the handle rod to the handle assembly clip.
  6. Remove masking tape from door handle.

    7. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  7. Install the outside handle mounting nuts.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 373162 Size: SH
  8. Install the rubber cover.
  9. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  10. Install the trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Access Door Trim Panel Replacement .