GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Sunfire 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Door Outside Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement or Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Pull back the water deflector to access the door handle rod.

    3. Object Number: 279039 Size: MH
  3. Lift the door outside handle (1).
  4. Drill out the rivets (2) from the door outside handle.

    5. Object Number: 279045 Size: LH
  5. Remove the rod from the door outside handle (2).
  6. Remove the door outside handle (1) from the door.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the door handle (1) to the door.

    2. Object Number: 279045 Size: LH
  2. Install the rod to the door outside handle (2).
  3. Pull back the water deflector.

    4. Object Number: 279039 Size: MH
  4. Install the door outside handle (1).
  5. Lift the outside handle (1) and install the rivets (2) to the handle.
  6. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement or Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .