Front Outside Door Handle Rod Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2006 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Replacing Front Outside Door Handle Rod

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Door Handle Rod Replacement - Front Outside

Callout	Component Name
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedures Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Impala) . Remove the water deflector as needed. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door (Impala) or Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door (Monte Carlo) . Remove the door lock. Refer to Lock Replacement - Front Door (Monte Carlo) or Lock Replacement - Front Door (Impala) .
1	Rod, Outside Door Handle Tip: Use a flat-bladed tool to release the threaded rod from the clip. Position the rod in the clip in order to eliminate any free play in the outside door handle. Inspect the door lock system for proper operation.

Callout

Component Name

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Impala) .
Remove the water deflector as needed. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door (Impala) or Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door (Monte Carlo) .
Remove the door lock. Refer to Lock Replacement - Front Door (Monte Carlo) or Lock Replacement - Front Door (Impala) .

Rod, Outside Door Handle
Tip:

Use a flat-bladed tool to release the threaded rod from the clip.
Position the rod in the clip in order to eliminate any free play in the outside door handle.
Inspect the door lock system for proper operation.