C 3500 Truck 2WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 1 (2002)
Front Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair
Door Outside Handle Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement. See: Front Door Panel/Service and Repair
2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement. See: Front Door Panel/Service and Repair
3. Remove the outside handle rod from the rod clip.
4. Remove the lock cylinder rod from the rod clip.
5. Apply masking tape across the door handle on the outside of the door to secure handle while removing the nuts.
6. Remove the outside handle mounting nuts.
7. Remove the rubber cover in order to gain access to the outboard nut.
8. Remove the door lock cylinder from the outside handle housing.
In order to repair a binding lock cylinder, refer to Lock Cylinder Binding (See: Locks/Door Locks/Service and Repair).
