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Left or Right Outside Door Handle Loose/Rattles (Lube Door Handle Lever)

Subject:Left or Right Outside Door Handle Loose/Rattles (Lube Door Handle Lever)

Models:2003 Chevrolet Venture
2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette
2003 Pontiac Montana



Condition

Some customers may comment on a loose outside door handle in the driver's or passenger's door. The handle will not fully return, causing a rattle.

Cause

The door handle lever may be tight and lacking lubrication.

Correction


    Object Number: 1332951  Size: SH
  1. Remove the access plug in the side of the door.

  2. Object Number: 1332956  Size: MF
  3. Go though the access hole and spray GM Super Lube® on the lever and work the handle a number of times.
  4. Install the access plug.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

12346241

(U.S.)

(in Canada, 10953474)

Super Lube®

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repair under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

B6575

Handle, Door Outside -- One or All - Lube

0.2 hr*

*This is a unique labor code and will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.