Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Chevrolet Trax and 2016 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Front Side Door Outside Handle

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the front side door lock cylinder. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Replacement .
1	Front Side Door Outside Handle Procedures Pull the outside door handle outward and hold it in the open position. Sliding the outside door handle rearwards and then out in a swinging motion releasing it from it from the door. Install the rear side door outside handle into the handle guide. While screwing in the screw for the lock cylinder hold the handle in the open position, this will avoid the door handle from snapping once the spring pressure is relieved and the door handle returns to the close position. Turn fastener to the right and to the mechanical stop. NOTE: Inspect the door locking system for proper operation before installing the door trim.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures
Remove the front side door lock cylinder. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Replacement .

Front Side Door Outside Handle

Procedures

Pull the outside door handle outward and hold it in the open position.
Sliding the outside door handle rearwards and then out in a swinging motion releasing it from it from the door.
Install the rear side door outside handle into the handle guide.
While screwing in the screw for the lock cylinder hold the handle in the open position, this will avoid the door handle from snapping once the spring pressure is relieved and the door handle returns to the close position.
Turn fastener to the right and to the mechanical stop.

NOTE:

Inspect the door locking system for proper operation before installing the door trim.