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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Door Inside Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 63782 Size: SH
  1. Remove the bezel from the door handle. Refer to Door Inside Handle Bezel Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 63818 Size: SH
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 63790 Size: SH
  3. Remove the water deflector.

    4. Object Number: 63827 Size: SH
  4. Remove the screw, located behind the inside handle's manual locking lever, attaching the handle to the door.
  5. Squeeze the handle's rear mounting tabs and unsnap the rear of the handle from the door.
  6. Slide the handle rearward out of the forward door slot.

    7. Object Number: 63828 Size: SH
  7. Remove the lock rods from the anti-rattle retainer.
  8. Open the handle fully.
  9. Remove the lock rods from the handle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 63828 Size: SH
  1. Open the handle to full open position.
  2. Install the upper lock rod to the handle.
  3. Install the lower lock rod to the handle.

    4. Object Number: 63827 Size: SH
  4. Slide the forward end of the handle into the mounting slots in the door.
  5. Snap the rear of the handle to the door.

    6. 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.

  6. Install the screw attaching the handle.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the inside handle screw to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  7. Snap the lock rods into the anti-rattle retainer at the black mark on the rod anti rattle sleeve.

    8. Object Number: 63790 Size: SH
  8. Install the water deflector.

    9. Object Number: 63818 Size: SH
  9. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .

    10. Object Number: 63782 Size: SH
  10. Install the inside handle bezel.
    11. 10.1. Position the bezel around the inside door handle.
    10.2. Push firmly of the bezel engaging the bezel locking tabs to the door.