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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 HUMMER 🢒 2007 🢒 H2 🢒 Body Hardware and Trim 🢒 Instrument Panel and Console Trim 🢒 Instrument Panel Assist Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1373239 Size: SH
  1. Remove the passenger I/P (Instrument Panel) side trim panel.
  2. Fully open the I/P storage compartment.

    3. Important: Both the left and the right assist handle release buttons face the outside of the vehicle. The release buttons need to be pushed towards the inside of the vehicle to release the assist handle.

  3. Using a long flat-bladed tool, through the opening in the I/P retainer (1) on the passenger side of the I/P:
    4. 3.1. Push in on the assist handle release button (2) and
    3.2. Pull out on the handle to partially disengage the assist handle.
  4. Using a flat-bladed tool, through the I/P storage compartment opening, push in on the inboard assist handle release button (3).
  5. Remove the I/P assist handle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 816332 Size: SH
  1. Line assist handle with holes in I/P and push the I/P assist handle into the I/P until I/P assist handle clicks into place.
  2. Pull rearward on the assist handle to ensure the handle is secure.
  3. Install the passenger side I/P side trim panel.
  4. Close the I/P storage compartment.