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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2019TRAX PREMIER, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 99 (POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM AND RELEASE SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT SIDE DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ROD ADJUSTMENT
2019 Chevrolet Trax Premier, AWD

Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment

2019 Chevrolet Trax Premier, AWDSECTION Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Chevrolet Trax and 2018 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedures 
Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement (Buick)Front Side Door Trim Replacement (Chevrolet)
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 door trim.
NOTE:

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