GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Saturn
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2007
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ION
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Body Hardware and Trim
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Floor Coverings and Headlinings
🢒 Door Outside Handle Pivot Replacement
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the latch release rod. Refer to
Door Outside Handle Replacement
.
Remove the outer door panel. Refer to
Front Side Door Outer Panel Replacement
or to
Rear Side Door Outer Panel Replacement
.
Remove the bracket from the door structure. Use a center punch to knock out the steel center of the rivet .
Use a 7 mm (¼ in) diameter drill bit to drill out the rivet.
Slide the pivot bracket, with the latch release rod, down and out. Remove the pivot bracket from the door.
Installation Procedure
Install the pivot assembly into the door structure.
Install the rivets into the bracket and door structure.
Connect the latch release rod. Refer to
Door Outside Handle Replacement
.
Install the outer door panel. Refer to
Front Side Door Outer Panel Replacement
or to
Rear Side Door Outer Panel Replacement
.