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

Rear Side Door Outside Handle Rod Replacement

2019 Chevrolet Trax Premier, AWDSECTION Rear Side Door Outside Handle Rod Replacement
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 rear side door window rear guide. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Rear Guide Replacement .
1 Rear Side Door Outside Handle Rod

Procedure

  1. Place the window in the full up position.
  2. Remove the water deflector.
  3. Release the handle rod retaining clip that attaches the rod to latch.
  4. Lift and turn handle rod until it releases the handle bracket.
  5. In order to prevent outside handle lever pre-load, lock, outside handle, handle bracket and cover/cap shall be fully secured to the door prior to securing integral lock clip to outside handle rod. Integral lock clip shall be in the full up position while securing to outside handle rod. Refer to Rear Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment 
NOTE:

Inspect the door lock system for proper operation before installing the door trim.
RENDER: 1.0x

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