GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 TrailBlazer - 4WD 🢒 Safety and Security 🢒 Supplemental Inflatable Restraints 🢒 Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Close the window to the full up position.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.

    3. Object Number: 730435 Size: SH
  3. Remove the rear half of the water deflector from the door.
  4. Release the upper lock rod retainer (1) from the rod.
  5. Remove the lock rod from the handle assembly.
  6. Release the lock cylinder rod retainer (2) from the lock rod, if equipped.
  7. Remove the lock cylinder rod from the handle assembly, if equipped.
  8. Remove the 2 door handle retaining nuts.
  9. Remove the handle assembly from the door.
  10. Remove the lock cylinder from the handle, if equipped. Refer to Door Lock Cylinder Replacement.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the lock cylinder to the handle, if equipped. Refer to Door Lock Cylinder Replacement.

    2. Object Number: 730435 Size: SH
  2. Install the handle assembly to the door.
  3. Install the upper lock rod to the handle assembly.
  4. Install the lock rod retainer (1).
  5. Install the lock cylinder rod to the handle assembly, if equipped.
  6. Install the cylinder lock rod retainer (2), if equipped.

    7. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  7. Install the 2 door handle retaining nuts.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (88 lb in).

  8. Attach the rear half of the water deflector to the door.
  9. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.