Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Outside Door Handle Rod Clip

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

NOTE:

When replacing the old designed outside door handle rod clip with the new designed clip (1) the anti rotation tab (2) will need to be removed.

NOTE:

When installing the outside door handle rod to latch in order to prevent outside handle lever pre-load, the outside handle shall be fully secured to the door prior to securing integral latch clip to outside handle release rod. Push upward at the bottom the rod clip.

Install the new outside door handle rod clip (1) to the latch.
Verify the outside door handle will release the door latch.