LaCrosse V6-3.8L (2009)
Rear Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair
Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement
Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement
Removal Procedure
Note: The outside handles have adjustable outside handle lock rods. This allows for adjustment of the amount of travel needed in order to operate
the outside handle.
When servicing a vehicle with adjustable outside handle lock rods, remove all free play between the outside handle and the lock. Also, do not
operate the outside handle before these connections are made.
1. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (See: Rear Door Panel/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement (See: Rear Door Panel/Service and Repair).
3. Raise the window to the full up position.
Caution: Refer to Paint Damage Caution (See: Paint, Striping and Decals/Paint/Service Precautions/Paint Damage Caution).
4. Apply masking tape around the outside handle.
5. Open the outside handle rod to lock clip located on the door lock.
6. Remove the rear door lock. Refer to Rear Door Lock Replacement (See: Locks/Door Locks/Service and Repair/Rear Door Lock Replacement).
