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Door Inside Handle Replacement

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Fig 1: View Of Door Inside Handle & Attachments
GM1720516Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove side door trim panel upper extension. Refer to Upper Extension Trim Panel Replacement (Front Side Door) or Upper Extension Trim Panel Replacement (Rear Side Door) .
  2. Remove side door handle trim bezel. Refer to Door Handle Bezel Replacement (Rear Side Door) or Door Handle Bezel Replacement (Front Side Door) .
  3. Remove side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement and Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
1 Side Door Inside Handle Screw (Qty: 2)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:  2.5 N.m (22 lb in)

2 Side Door Inside Handle Bolt

Tighten:  2.5 N.m (22 lb in)

3 Side Door Inside Handle Assembly
Procedure: 
Disconnect the electrical connector.
4 Side Door Locking Rod Assembly (Qty: 2)
Tip:  Use a flat-bladed tool to disengage the rods from the retaining clips.