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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 983 (DOOR SYSTEM, MIRROR SYSTEM & WINDOW SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 10 other vehicles, including the 2001 GMC Yukon XL, 2001 GMC Yukon, 2001 GMC Sierra, 2001 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, and 2001 GMC C3500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
    3. Fig 1: Outside Handle Rod
    GM348458Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove the outside handle rod from the rod clip.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Lock Cylinder Rod
    GM348455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove the lock cylinder rod from the rod clip.
  5. Apply masking tape across the door handle on the outside of the door to secure handle while removing the nuts.
  6. Remove the outside handle mounting nuts.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Rubber Cover
    GM373162Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the rubber cover in order to gain access to the outboard nut.
  8. Remove the door lock cylinder from the outside handle housing.

    In order to repair a binding lock cylinder, refer to Lock Cylinder Binding .

    9. Fig 4: View Of Outside Handle
    GM348457Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the handle.
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