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

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 316080 Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear door trim panel.
  2. Remove the rear door water deflector as needed. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Remove the rear inner energy absorber pad. Refer to Rear Side Door Inner Panel Lower Energy Absorber Replacement .
  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: 316080 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 rear inner energy absorber pad. Refer to Rear Side Door Inner Panel Lower Energy Absorber Replacement .
  5. Install the rear door water deflector as needed. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  6. Install the rear door trim panel.
  7. Inspect the door lock system for proper operation.