Remove And Install Outer Door Handle

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Remove and install outer door handle.

Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver. Diy remove replace door s handle with hidden screws. Slide the door handle toward the front of the car then the rear of the handle can be tilted out of the door. Remove the door handle.

In this video we use a gm vehicle to show you have to replace a broken outer door handle. If any screws are exposed during this process remove them to release the lock and remove it from the door. Remove the plug from the rear of the door. Pull the exterior door handle strap outward and to the rear to release it from the exterior door handle reinforcement.

When this is done the front of the handle will be free to move and can also be slid out of the door in a similar fashion. Insert the lockset tailpieces through the latch bolt and screw the handles together by tightening the retaining screws. Install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for the new parts. There may be only one mounting screw at the base of the plate.

Loosen the exterior door handle reinforcement screw and remove the exterior door handle bezel. First hope from corvette clinic removed the door pull and lock knob. Any mechanisms that have to be disconnected will be apparent at this point. In order to gain access to the door handle mounting bolts and the linkage the interior door panel had to be removed.

Apply a bit of pressure to the paper clip to trigger a release button inside the hardware. Straighten a paper clip and insert it into the hole. Once triggered the lever or lock trim can be removed from the door.