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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1985 🢒 Demonstrator 🢒 Body 🢒 Doors 🢒 Door Outside Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1218945 Size: SH
  1. Remove the cap to expose the T25 Torx head set bolt.
  2. Remove the bolt (1).
  3. Remove the outside cap (2).

    4. Object Number: 1218955 Size: SH
  4. Pull the outside handle (1) rearward and out of the door. Remove the outside handle.

    5. Object Number: 1218975 Size: SH
  5. Remove the gasket.

    6. Object Number: 1218979 Size: SH
  6. Remove the T25 Torx head bolt (1). Remove the handle housing.
  7. Remove the door trim panel.
  8. Remove the door water deflector.

    9. Object Number: 1223892 Size: SH
  9. Remove the lock rod (1) from the housing (2).
  10. Remove the handle rod from the lock.

Installation Procedure
  1. Reverse the removal procedure.

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

  2. Install the torx T25 bolt (1) to the handle housing.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 3 N·m (27 in lb)

  3. Install the torx head cap. Install the T25 torx head bolt to the door frame side.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 3 N·m (27 in lb)