Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement

2018 Chevrolet Traverse LS, 4WDSECTION Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement
GM4256150Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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Preliminary Procedure

  1. Rear Side Door Lock Cylinder Opening Cover Replacement 
  2. Rear Side Door Trim Replacement
  3. Remove the rear side door water deflector.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
1 Rear Side Door Outside Handle
Procedure 
  1. Pull the rear side door outside handle outward and hold it in the open position.
  2. Slide the rear side door outside handle rearward and then outwards in a swinging motion releasing the handle from the rear side door outside handle bracket.
  3. Install the rear side door outside handle into the handle bracket.
  4. While screwing in the screw for the lock cylinder opening cover, hold the handle in the open position, this will avoid the door handle from snapping once the spring pressure is relieved and the door handle returns to the close position.
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.