LaCrosse V8-5.3L (2008)
Front Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement
Removal Procedure
Important: 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. Raise the window to the full up position.
2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (See: Front Door Panel/Service and Repair).
3. Remove the front water deflector, as necessary. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement (See: Front Door Panel/Service and Repair
).
Notice: Refer to Paint Damage Notice.
4. Apply masking tape around the outside handle.
5. Open the outside door handle rod to lock clip located on the door lock.
6. Remove the lock cylinder rod from the outside door handle. Refer to Door Lock Cylinder Replacement (See: Locks/Door Locks/Door Lock
Cylinder/Service and Repair).
