GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the front door water deflector as needed. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Remove the front door trim panel energy absorber pad. Refer to Trim Panel Energy Absorber Pad - Front Door .

    4. Object Number: 293875 Size: SH
  4. Use side cutters in order to cut off the outside handle rod-to-lock clip from the lock.
  5. Unscrew the remainder of the clip from the outside handle rod.
  6. Discard the clip.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 293875 Size: SH
  1. Install a new outside handle rod-to-lock clip onto the door lock lever.
  2. Position the outside door handle rod in the clip in order to eliminate any free play in the outside door handle.
  3. Install the clip cover closed over the threaded outside door handle rod.
  4. Install the front door trim panel energy absorber pad. Refer to Trim Panel Energy Absorber Pad - Front Door .
  5. Install the front door water deflector as needed. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  6. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  7. Inspect the door lock system for proper operation.