GM 15044366
Grip Handle

The first step to replace exterior front door handles starts with removing the trim panel together with the water deflector. Unlock the rod clips holding the outside handle rod and lock cylinder rod. Cover the Door Handle with tape on its outer surface before removing and accessing the mounting nuts on the exterior. You can reach the outboard mounting nut after removing the rubber panel which enables you to extract the door-lock cylinder from the handle mounting plate. Perform necessary maintenance to resolve any lock cylinder binding. You should put the new handle onto the vehicle following handle removal. Strategic lubrication distribution of gm p/n 12345120, canadian p/n 726548, or an equivalent fluid is required inside the lock case and cylinder keyway before lock cylinder installation. The door-lock cylinder needs installation into the outside handle housing followed by the attachment of a lock cylinder clip onto the rod of the cylinder. The fastener notice for service precautions should be followed when connecting the handle rod along with the handle assembly clip. Fasten the door-lock cylinder in the outside handle housing and tighten its mounting nuts up to 9 n.m (80 lb in). Reinstall the rubber cover then follow with the water deflector until you complete the installation with the trim panel.

Start a replacement of the rear door exterior handle by initially dismantling the trim panel followed by pulling back the water deflector when necessary. The first step involves disassembling the lock cylinder rod from the rod clip followed by removing both outside handle nuts and after that the outside handle. The replacement procedure requires one to disconnect electrical connectors and to extract the combination of Door Lock Cylinder and actuator cable. The lock cylinder repair requires binding procedures when needed or new cylinder installation demands proper coding. Install the new lock cylinder by applying gm p/n 12345120 (Canadian P/N 726548) lubricant inside the lock case as well as the keyway of the cylinder. After the electrical connector you should reattach it if needed before installing the Door Lock Cylinder along with the actuator cable. The handle assembly requires installation while maintaining outside handle mounting nuts at 9 n.m (80 lb in) torque. Before finishing up, attach the lock cylinder rod to the rod clip followed by reinserting the water deflector when needed and returning the trim panel.

The first step to replace the front door interior handle requires you to unfasten the trim panel and discharge the inside door handle mounting bolts. The door becomes accessible when you slide its inside handle forward before disconnection and control rod separation from this handle. Afterwards, remove the entire door assembly. The installation process requires you to join the control rod with the inside door handle before inserting the handle into position. Screw and tighten the inside door handle retaining bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in) before putting back the trim panel.

One should start the front door exterior handle replacement journey by removing the trim panel and water deflector. First detach the outside handle rod from the rod clip followed by removing the lock cylinder rod from its clip. You should first free the outboard nut by removing the outside handle mounting nuts and the rubber cover. Separate the door-lock cylinder from the outside handle housing before resolving any restrictive lock cylinder function. Set and install the new handle onto the vehicle after handle removal. The inside of lock case together with the cylinder keyway requires lubricant gm p/n 12345120, canadian p/n 726548 or equivalent before reinstalling the lock cylinder. The outside handle housing receives the door-lock cylinder followed by the clipping of the lock cylinder clip onto the rod. Grab the handle rod and join it with the handle assembly clip before tightening the outside handle mounting nuts to 9 n.m (80 lb in). After completion, you must reinstall the rubber cover together with the water deflector along with the trim panel.

Visitors must start the front door exterior handle replacement process by taking off the trim panel and the water deflector. Holiday the lock cylinder rod and outside handle rod from their attached clips. Secure the handle with masking tape before you take off the outside handle mounting nuts along with the rubber cover to reach the outboard nut. Begin by taking away the Door Lock Cylinder from the outside handle housing and afterward remove the handle. When you need to place the handle on the vehicle it should be attached following these steps. A replacement lock cylinder requires gm p/n 12345120 (Canadian P/N 726548) or similar lubricant on the lock case interior with the cylinder keyway before the Door Lock Cylinder installation into the outside handle housing. Moving forward, fasten the lock cylinder rod into its clip while building a connection between the handle rod and handle assembly clip. Use the masking tape to install the two outside handle mounting nuts which must be tightened to reach 9 n.m (80 lb in). The process ends with the reinstallation of both the rubber cover and water deflector as well as the trim panel.

Before handling the replacement of the rear door exterior handle start by unscrewing the trim panel while rolling back the water deflector if required. The process begins by separating the lock cylinder rod from its rod clip then you must uninstall the outside handle nuts before extracting its corresponding piece. The actuator cable together with the Door Lock Cylinder can be removed while also disconnecting the electrical connector if necessary. The process to fix a binding lock cylinder includes proper diagnosis while new lock cylinder coding must follow designated procedures. The installation of new lock cylinders requires inside lock case and keyway application of lubricant gm p/n 12345120 (Canadian P/N 726548). You will need to install the Door Lock Cylinder followed by the actuator cable along with reconnecting the electrical connector when applicable before finally installing the handle assembly. The outside handle mounting nuts must be installed before being tightened to 9 n.m (80 lb in). Complete the procedure by attaching the lock cylinder rod to its rod clip followed by necessary water deflector reinstallation and replacement of the trim panel.

The first step to replace the rear door exterior handle involves removing both the trim panel and the water deflector. Disembark the outside handle rod from its rod clip followed by detaching the lock cylinder rod from its clip. Masking tape allows you to secure the handle while you remove outside handle mounting nuts before taking off the rubber cover to expose the outboard nut. Extract the Door Lock Cylinder from the outside handle housing before resolving any problems existing inside the lock cylinder. Move on to handle installation on the motor vehicle. The process of adding gm p/n 12345120 or canadian p/n 726548 lubricant requires application inside the lock case and cylinder keyway before installing the Door Lock Cylinder to the outside handle housing. The lock cylinder rod receives its clip attachment followed by the handle rod assembly to its clip. First remove the masking tape from the Door Handle followed by installing the exterior mounting nuts for the handle and torquing them to 9 n.m (80 lb in). Terminate the installation process by putting back the rubber cover followed by the water deflector and finally attaching the trim panel.

The first step to change the rear door inside handle is to remove the trim panel before disconnecting the inside door handle mounting bolts. The inside door handle can be separated from the door by pushing it forward until it detaches from its position. During this process disconnect the control rod from the handle mechanism. Before installation of the new inside door handle connect the control rod then insert the handle assembly into proper position. Use the right fastener at its specified position because new fasteners require precise part numbers according to their designated usage. The service manual identifies fasteners which need replacement together with instructions regarding thread locking compound and sealant applications. Fasteners along with their joint surfaces should not receive coatings of paints or lubricants or corrosion inhibitors because this usage can make the fastener vulnerable to harm through changes in torque and clamping force. The correct tightening sequence along with proper specifications should be used because this procedure protects both parts and systems from damage. Finish the process by installing the inside door handle retaining bolts then tighten them to 9 Nm (80 lb in) before reinstalling the trim panel.

The procedure for exterior handle replacement starts with removing the trim panel followed by pulling back the water deflector depending on the circumstances. You need to detach the lock cylinder rod from its rod clip before removing the nuts on the outside handle and taking out the handle itself. You should disconnect electrical cables and take off the Door Lock Cylinder while removing the actuator cable. Handle lock cylinder binding requires proper attention while new cylinder lock coding needs correct procedures. You should apply gm p/n 12345120 (Canadian P/N 726548) lubricant inside the lock case and keyway of the cylinder during new lock cylinder installation. To complete the door lock repair you must install the Door Lock Cylinder together with the actuator cable before connecting the electrical connector if present followed by handle assembly installation. Move on to tighten the outside handle mounting nuts to 9 n.m (80 lb in), install the lock cylinder rod within the rod clip and reinstall the required water deflector as well as trim panel.

Start by removing the trim panel followed by the inside door handle mounting bolts in order to replace the front door interior handle. The inside door handle requires sliding towards the front to separate from the door while you disconnect the control rod from the handle before removing the assembly. You should connect the control rod to the inside door handle and put the handle in position following the Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. Fasten the two inside door handle retaining bolts with torque setting at 9 N.m (80 lb in) before putting back the trim panel.

The first step to replacing the front door interior handle involves removing the trim panel as well as inside door handle mounting bolts. Sliding the inside door handle until it comes loose from the door opens the path to disconnecting the control rod from its mount and removing the door handle assembly. Install the control rod to the inner door handle then place the handle into position. The installation process begins with checking the Fastener Notice in Service Precautions before tightening inside door handle retaining bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in) followed by trim panel installation.

The replacement process for rear door exterior handles begins with first removing trim panel and water deflector. You should first detach the outside handle rod and the lock cylinder rod that are connected through their clip sections. The outside handle mounting should be taped down to secure the handle before you unscrew the outside handle mounting nuts. Then remove the rubber cover to reach the outboard nut and pull out the Door Lock Cylinder from the outside handle housing. According to the manual, fit the new handle onto the vehicle frame after taking out the existing handle. Before installing the Door Lock Cylinder into the outside handle housing apply gm p/n 12345120 (Canadian P/N 726548) or a similar lubricating substance to both the lock case interior and the keyway opening of the cylinder. Fasten the lock cylinder rod with its clip followed by attachment of the handle rod to the handle assembly clip. Replace the masking tape on the Door Handle then tighten the outside handle mounting nuts up to 9 n.m (80 lb in). Replace the rubber cover and water deflector along with the trim panel as the last step.

Workers should start by replacing the handle bezel when performing maintenance on the interior door handle of the front door. A flat-bladed tool should be used to work between the door handle bezel and trim panel by releasing the tab retainers while removing the door handle bezel from the panel. Installation requires the operator to place the door handle bezel inside the door trim panel before firmly pushing it to achieve full seating.

Take off the rubber cover to access the outboard nut.

Secure the handle with masking tape while removing the outside handle mounting nuts.

Follow the appropriate procedures for a binding lock cylinder repair.

Install the outside handle mounting nuts, tightening them to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Address the binding issue as needed.