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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 752 (POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM AND RELEASE SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT SIDE DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE REPLACEMENT
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement
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Fig 1: Front Side Door Outside Handle
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Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Position the door window as needed for service.
  2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
1 Front Side Door Lock Rod Retaining Clip

Procedure

  1. Remove the rubber grommet to access the bolts.
  2. Plug in the window switch and raise the window.
  3. Release the handle lock rod from the door lock.
  4. Release the door handle lock cylinder rod.
2 Front Side Door Outside Handle Lock Rod
3 Front Side Door Outside Handle Bolt (Qty: 2)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Tighten 
8 N.m (71 lb in)
4 Front Side Door Outside Handle

Procedure

  1. Transfer the handle lock rod to the new handle.
  2. In order to prevent outside handle lever pre-load, latch, outside handle, handle bracket and cover/cap shall be fully secured to the door prior to securing integral latch clip to outside handle rod. Integral latch clip shall be in the full up position while securing to outside handle rod.

TIP:  Inspect the door for proper operation before installing the trim panel.
RENDER: 1.0x

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