GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Vehicle Access 🢒 Rear Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1350838 Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
  2. Remove the rear door water deflector as needed. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
  3. Use a flat-head tool to open the clip from the threaded rod connecting the lock to the outside handle.
  4. Adjust the travel of the handle by removing the threaded rod from the clip.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 2175029 Size: SH
  1. Position the outside door handle rod (2) in the clip (1) in order to eliminate any free play in the outside door handle.
  2. Install the clip cover closed over the threaded outside door handle rod.
  3. Inspect the door lock system for proper operation.
  4. Install the rear door water deflector as needed. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
  5. Install the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.