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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 1998 🢒 Safari - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Sliding Door Outside Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Remove the lock control. Refer to Sliding Door Lock Replacement .
  4. Remove the lock rods from the handle (1).
  5. Remove the outside handle nuts (2).

    6. Object Number: 324174 Size: SH
  6. Remove the outside handle and gasket from the door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 324174 Size: SH
  1. Install the outside handle and gasket to the door.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the outside handle nuts (2).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 6 N·m (50 lb in).

  3. Install the lock rods to the handle (1).
  4. Install the lock control. Refer to Sliding Door Lock Replacement .
  5. Install the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  6. Install the trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .