GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2007 🢒 LaCrosse 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Vehicle Access 🢒 Rear Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment

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 pad. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

    3. The water deflector does not need to be completely removed.

  3. Raise the window to the full upright position.

    4. Object Number: 1350838 Size: SH
  4. Open the outside handle rod to lock clip located on the door lock.
  5. Adjust the rod as needed.
  6. Close the clip cover over the outside handle rod.

Installation Procedure
  1. Inspect the door for proper operation.
  2. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Remove the rear door trim pad. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .