C 3500 HD Truck 2WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2002)
Front Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair
Door Handle Replacement - Front Outside
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the trim panel.
2. Remove the water deflector.
3. Remove the inner mounting panel assembly.
4. Remove the outside handle rod from the rod clip.
5. Remove the lock cylinder rod from the rod clip.
6. Remove the outside handle mounting screws.
7. Remove the door lock cylinder from the outside handle housing. In order to repair a binding lock cylinder, refer to Binding Lock Cylinders.
8. Remove the handle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the handle to the vehicle.
2. If the lock cylinder is a replacement, apply a coating of GM P/N 12345120 (Canadian P/N 726548) or a similar lubricant to the inside of the lock
case and the cylinder keyway.
3. Install the door lock cylinder to the outside handle housing. In order to code a new lock cylinder, refer to Key and Lock Cylinder Coding.
