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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 HUMMER 🢒 2008 🢒 H2 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Vehicle Access 🢒 Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Remove the window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 838657 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the outside door handle rod (1) by releasing the retaining clip (2).

    5. Object Number: 838673 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the lock cylinder rod (1) by releasing the retainer clip.
  6. Apply a piece of masking tape across the door handle, on the outside of the door, to secure the handle while removing the fasteners.

    7. Object Number: 838664 Size: SH
  7. Remove the 3 nuts (1) retaining the door handle.
  8. Remove the door handle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the door handle in place on the door.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 838664 Size: SH
  2. Install the 3 nuts (1) that retain the door handle to the door.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 838657 Size: SH
  3. Connect the outside door handle rod (1) by securing the retention clip (2).

    4. Object Number: 838673 Size: SH
  4. Connect the lock cylinder rod by securing the retainer clip (1).
  5. Install the window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement .
  6. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  7. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  8. Operate the door handle to check for proper operation.