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

Removal Procedure

    Note: 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 front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
  2. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
  3. Raise the window to the full upright position.

    4. Caution: Refer to Paint Damage Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Apply masking tape around the outside door handle.

    5. Object Number: 1350838 Size: SH
  5. Open the outside door handle rod to lock clip located on the door lock.

    6. The outside handle rod should be loose from the lock.

  6. Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement.

    7. Object Number: 1350846 Size: SH
  7. Remove the outside handle (1) and the rod (2) from the door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1350846 Size: SH
  1. Install the outside handle (1) and rod (2) to the door.
  2. Install the outside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement.

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