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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2007 🢒 LaCrosse 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Vehicle Access 🢒 Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: The outside handles have adjustable outside handle lock rods. This allows for adjustment of the amount of travel needed in order to operate the outside handle.

    When servicing a vehicle with adjustable outside handle lock rods, remove all free play between the outside handle and the lock. Also, do not operate the outside handle before these connections are made.

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

    4. Object Number: 1350838 Size: SH

    Notice: To avoid paint damage, protect the area surrounding the part which you are removing or installing.

  4. Apply masking tape around the outside handle.
  5. Open the outside handle rod to lock clip located on the door lock.
  6. Remove the rear door lock . Refer to Rear Door Lock Replacement .

    7. Object Number: 1363638 Size: SH
  7. Remove the outside door handle bolt access tape.
  8. Remove the bolts (3) from the rear door handle.
  9. Remove the outside handle bolt (2) through the latch hole.

    10. Object Number: 1363642 Size: SH
  10. Remove the outside handle (1) and the rod (2) from the door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1363642 Size: SH
  1. Install the outside door handle (1) and the rod (2) to the door.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1363638 Size: SH
  2. Install the outside handle bolt (2) through the latch hole.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Install the bolts (3) to the rear door handle.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  4. Install the rear door lock. Refer to Rear Door Lock Replacement .
  5. Install the outside door handle bolt access tape.

    6. Object Number: 1350838 Size: SH
  6. Install the outside handle rod into the clip.
  7. Close the clip cover over the outside door handle rod.
  8. Inspect the outside door handle for proper operation.
  9. Remove the masking tape.
  10. Install the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  11. Install the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .