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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Cover Cap
    GM2019726Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    USE HAND TOOL ONLY. Using a battery operated gun or power tool can BREAK the door handle bracket.

  1. Remove the cover cap that conceals the screw (1) from the inside edge of the door.

    Using a small flat-bladed tool, release the cover cap from the door.

    2. Fig 2: Securing Door Outside Handle In Pulled Position
    GM2019727Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The door outside handle (2) must now be secured in the pulled position.

  2. Remove the door handle from the door.
    1. Pull the door handle (2) outwards and hold.
      2. NOTE:

      USE HAND TOOL ONLY. DO NOT TURN THE SCREW PAST 12.5 ROTATIONS TOTAL, this will break the door handle bracket.

    2. While holding handle (2) in the full open position, using a manual screwdriver loosen the screw (1) TEN full turns. The handle (2) will stay in the full open position without being held.
      3. Fig 3: Handle Cover
      GM2019728Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    3. Remove the bezel with cylinder/cover and blank cylinder (1) from the door. If unable to remove the bezel, complete one full turn of the screw at a time until bezel can be released. DO NOT TURN MORE THAN 2.5 ROTATIONS.
    3. Fig 4: Pulling Side Door Outside Handle To Rear
    GM2019729Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove the door handle (1) from the door as follows:
    1. Slide the door handle rearward releasing it from the door handle bracket.
    2. Open the door handle fully.
    3. Remove the door handle from the door.
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