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

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1212965 Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Remove the rear door inside handle (2) to rear door rivet.
    4. 3.1. Use a center punch to drive the rear door inside handle mounting rivet mandrel into the rivet head to create a pilot hole.
    3.2. Use a 6.35 mm (1/4 in) drill bit to drill out the rivet.
  4. Push forward the sliding mounting feet to release the door handle from the door inner panel. Remove the rear door inner door handle from the rear door.
  5. Unhook the handle rod from the rear door inside door handle. Remove the handle rod.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1212965 Size: SH
  1. Install the handle rod to the rear door inner door handle (1).
  2. Install the rear door inner door handle by inserting the tabs into the inner door panel slots. Slide the mounting feet on the handle rearward into position on the door inner panel.
  3. Install the rivet (2) to the rear door inner door handle.
  4. Install the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  5. Install the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .