GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement Coupe

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the front and rear doors.

  2. Object Number: 874911  Size: SH
  3. Remove the rear door handle screws.
  4. Disconnect the cables (1, 2) from the rear door handle.
  5. Remove the handle (3).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 874911  Size: SH
  1. Connect the cables (1, 2) to the rear door handle.
  2. Install the rear door handle (3) into the rear door.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the rear door handle screws.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the rear door handle screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  6. Close the rear and front doors.

Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement Sedan

Removal Procedure

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

  4. Object Number: 891979  Size: SH
  5. Remove the door inside handle screw.

  6. Object Number: 893017  Size: MH
  7. Disengage the door outside handle rod from the door lock assembly.

  8. Object Number: 861221  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the wiring connector from the door lock assembly, if equipped.
  10. Slide the door inside handle rearward in order to disengage the tabs.
  11. Remove the lower glass run channel bolt.

  12. Object Number: 891982  Size: SH
  13. Remove the door lock assembly attachment bolts.

  14. Object Number: 891984  Size: SH
  15. Remove the inside handle assembly from the door. This assembly should include the rods and lock assembly.

  16. Object Number: 891986  Size: SH
  17. Disconnect the inside door handle and door lock assembly from the rods.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 891986  Size: SH
  1. Assemble the inside handle, inside handle rods, and lock assembly.

  2. Object Number: 891984  Size: SH
  3. Install the assembled inside handle, rods, and lock assembly into the door.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 891982  Size: SH
  5. Install the front door lock assembly attachment bolts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).


    Object Number: 861221  Size: SH
  7. Connect the wiring connector to the door lock assembly, if equipped.

  8. Object Number: 891979  Size: SH
  9. Install the inside handle by engaging the tabs and installing the inside handle screw.

  10. Object Number: 893017  Size: MH
  11. Install the outside handle rod to the door lock assembly and the lower glass run channel bolt.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  13. Install the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  14. Install the trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .