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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2018SONIC LS, 1.8L ENG VIN H, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTANTI-THEFT SYSTEMSPOWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM AND RELEASE SYSTEMSREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT SIDE DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ROD ADJUSTMENT
2018 Chevrolet Sonic LS, 1.8L Eng VIN H, Automatic Trans

Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment

2018 Chevrolet Sonic LS, 1.8L Eng VIN H, Automatic TransSECTION Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment
GM2244557Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedures 
Remove the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement
1 Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Retainer
Procedure 
Remove the front side door water deflector.
2 Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod

Procedure

  1. Position the front side door outside handle rod in the retainer in order to eliminate any free play in the outside door handle.
  2. Adjust the travel of the handle by removing the threaded rod from the retainer.
  3. Install the retainer cover closed over the threaded front side door outside handle rod.
  4. Inspect the door lock system for proper operation before installing the trim panel.

TIP:  Use a flat-head tool to open the retainer from the threaded rod connecting the lock to the outside handle.
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