outside door handle replacement

[chevyaz]

I need to replace the outside door handle on my 94 gmc silverado. Ive never done this kind of repair before is this a tricky job to complete on my own? Have any of you guys done this before? I want to know what im in for with this kind of repair.

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[Matthew]

this requires you to remove the interior door panel and disconnect the linkages going to the lock and handle. the actual handle should be held on by nuts.

[chevyaz]

you have to take some clips off the door handle where the linkage hooks to the handle are these a real pain to take off?

[exceptionalchris]

It is very easy. Watch this.

[chevyaz]

Thanks for the video. But Im talking about the clips that connect to the DOOR HANDLE on the inside of the door.

[MARK FELDSTEIN]

Not really a pain but you ought to keep track of what rod came from which part of the door assembly. They usually have a bend that forms a hook at the attachment point and they just lift out of that.

One way to help you get it back together if you don’t have a shop drawing from the service manual, is to take a pix of the door frame interior with the glass out of the way, using a cell phone. Make sure you get a wide angle view and maybe some closer ones to show the hook-up. Maybe send us a half-dozen wallet size or post them in the ETCG “HOW To Forum” a couple of forms south of this one on the forum index. Another way is to just mark them with say a number to number system using a chunk of masking tape and a grease pen.
Sparks

[chevyaz]

you know I didnt think about taking pictures,ThaT I will do for sure. Thanks for the help friend. I think the numbered tape will be my choice also.

[MARK FELDSTEIN]

Glad to help you out. Remember, “There’s strength in numbers”. (Douglas MacArthur?) ;>)
Sparks

[chevyaz]

Well I fixed my door handle today it took about 2 hours to complete the entire job. Those clips that hold the linkage to the rods are a real pain i will tell ya thats for sure. For my first time I dont think I did to bad. But next time Ill fix it in November Its hot in AZ you should know. Thanks for all your replies. SD

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