GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
  2. Remove the rear door speaker. Refer to Radio Rear Side Door Speaker Replacement.
  3. Remove the rear inside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement.
  4. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.

  5. Object Number: 1252399  Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the rear outside door handle rod by releasing the retaining clip (1).
  7. Remove the bolts retaining the rear outside door handle to the door.
  8. Remove the rear outside door handle from the door.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1252399  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear outside door handle to the rear door.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the bolts retaining the rear outside door handle to the door.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the outside door handle bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  5. Connect the rear outside door handle rod to the door handle using the retaining clip (1).
  6. Install the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
  7. Install the rear inside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement.
  8. Install the rear door speaker. Refer to Radio Rear Side Door Speaker Replacement.
  9. Install the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.