How To Replace Door Outside Handle On Chevy Express Van

How to replace a front exterior door handle on most 97 99 full size gm truck or suv s.

How to replace door outside handle on chevy express van. Windows and glass window track service and repair. Tighten the retaining nuts to 11 n m 97 lb in. The rod is connected to the handle by a small clip at the base release the clip and pull the rod vertically up and out of the handle. Install the lock rods 2 to the lock 6.

Install the rear run channel to the door. One end of the clip just lifts up off of the rod and then the rod should slide out of the handle sometimes it is a little difficult reaching in doors and doing this but just take your time and watch for sharp edges. Once you have the door panel off you should be able to see how it all works. Inside door you will see a rod going to the handle on the end is a clip push the clip up off the rod slide the rod out remove 2 13mm nuts from handle remove handle.

Install the nuts 8 that retain the outside door handle 1 to the door. This happens to be on a 1999 k1500 gmc suburban. Remove and replace the handle and reverse the steps for installation. Your chevrolet express 2500 exterior door handle should look new and functional not worn out and damaged by time.