GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the front door window to the full closed position.
  2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 164522  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the front door rod-to-handle clips securing the rods to the front door inside handle.
  6. Remove the rods from the front door inside handle.

  7. Object Number: 164505  Size: SH
  8. Remove the front door inside handle to front door rivet.
  9. 6.1. Use a center punch to drive the front door inside handle mounting rivet mandrel into the rivet head to create a pilot hole.
    6.2. Use a 6.35 mm (1/4 in) drill bit to drill out the rivet.
  10. Remove the front door inside handle from the front door.

Installation Procedure

  1. Align the front door inside handle tabs to the front door.

  2. Object Number: 164522  Size: SH
  3. Align the front door rod-to-handle clips to the rods and the front door inside handle.
  4. Apply pressure to the rod-to-handle clips until fully seated.

  5. Object Number: 164505  Size: SH
  6. Install the front door inside handle to front door rivet.
  7. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  8. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .