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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2008 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Vehicle Access 🢒 Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the front water deflector, as necessary. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Raise the window to the full up position.

    4. Object Number: 800969 Size: SH
  4. Open the outside handle rod to lock clip located on the door lock.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 800969 Size: SH

    Important: The outside handles have adjustable outside handle lock rods. This allows for adjustment of the amount of travel needed in order to operate the outside handle.

    When servicing a vehicle with adjustable outside handle lock rods, remove all free play between the outside handle and the lock. Also, do not operate the outside handle before these connections are made.

  1. Install the outside handle rod into the clip.
  2. Close the clip cover over the outside handle rod.
  3. Inspect the door for proper operation.
  4. Install the front door water deflector as needed. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  5. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .