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

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Apply a piece of masking tape across the door handle, on the outside of the door, to secure the door handle while removing the fasteners.

    4. Object Number: 838683 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the outside door handle rod (1) by releasing the retaining clips (2).

    5. Object Number: 838687 Size: SH
  5. Remove the 3 nuts (1) retaining the door handle to the door.
  6. Remove the door handle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the door handle in place on the door.
  2. Apply a piece of masking tape across the door handle on the outside of the door to secure the door handle while installing the fasteners.

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


    Object Number: 838687 Size: SH
  3. Install the 3 nuts (1) that retain the door handle to the door.

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


    Object Number: 838683 Size: SH
  4. Connect the outside door handle rod (1) by securing the retention clip (2).
  5. Operate the door handle to ensure proper operation.
  6. Install the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  7. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .