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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Sunfire 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Door Inside Handle Rod Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 279034 Size: MH
  1. Raise the window to the full UP position.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the inside handle rivet.
  4. Slide the inside handle rearward in order to disengage the tabs.
  5. Remove both rods from the inside door handle. The rods are identified by the following colors:
    6. • The left hand rod (3) is red.
    • The right hand rod (2) is green.
  6. Remove the door water deflector in order access the door lock assembly. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  7. Remove the door lock assembly. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Replacement .

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the door lock assembly. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Replacement .
  2. Install the door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 279034 Size: MH
  3. Install both rods to the inside door handle. The rods are identified by color as follows:
    4. • The left hand rod is red (3).
    • The right hand rod is green (2).
  4. Slide the inside handle forward in order to engage the tabs.
  5. Install the inside handle rivet.
  6. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .