GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Malibu Classic 🢒 Body Hardware and Trim 🢒 Interior Trim and Paneling 🢒 Front Side Door Inside Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1214064 Size: SH
  1. Position the front door window in the full up position.
  2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Pull back the water deflector to expose the door handle.
  4. Remove the front door inside handle to front door rivet (1).
    5. 4.1. Use a center punch to drive the front door inside handle mounting rivet (2) mandrel into the rivet head to create a pilot hole.
    4.2. Use a 6.35 mm (1/4 in) drill bit to drill out the rivet.
  5. Slide the handle forward to release the mounting feet from the inner door panel.
  6. Unhook the front door inside handle from the release rod (3). Remove the door handle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1214064 Size: SH
  1. Hook the inside rod release to the front door inside handle.
  2. Position the door handle to the door inner panel locations. Slide the mounting feet on the handle rearward into position on the door inner panel (2).
  3. Install the rivet (3).
  4. Position the water deflector.
  5. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  6. Close the front door window.