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Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2002 🢒 Savana 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Sliding Door Outside Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 334045 Size: SH
  1. Remove the sliding door lower trim panel. Refer to Sliding Door Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the sliding side door control assembly. Refer to Door Control Replacement .
  3. Remove the lock rods from the lock.
  4. Remove the nuts and the bracket that retain the outside door handle to the sliding side door.
  5. Remove the sliding side door outside handle from the door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 334045 Size: SH
  1. Install the sliding side door outside handle 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 nuts and the bracket in order to retain the outside door handle to the sliding side door.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the retaining nuts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).

  3. Install the lock rods to the lock.
  4. Install the sliding side door control assembly. Refer to Door Control Replacement .
  5. Install the sliding side door lower trim panel. Refer to Sliding Door Lower Trim Panel Replacement .