K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 1 (2001)
Rear Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair
Door Handle Replacement
Lock Rod and Outside Handle Replace - Rear Door
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the trim panel, as necessary.
2. Pull back the water deflector, as necessary. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement.
3. Disconnect the lock cylinder rod from the rod clip.
4. Remove the outside handle nuts.
5. Remove the outside handle.
6. Disconnect electrical connector if required.
7. Remove actuator cable.
8. Remove the door lock cylinder.
9. Complete the necessary procedures:
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For repair of a binding lock cylinder, refer to Lock Cylinder Binding.
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For coding a new lock cylinder, refer to Key and Lock Cylinder Coding.
Installation Procedure
Important: When installing a new lock cylinder, apply GM P/N 12345120 (Canadian P/N 726548) lubricant, or a similar lubricant to the inside
of the lock case and the cylinder keyway.
1. Install the door lock cylinder.
2. Install the actuator cable.
3. Connect the electrical connector if required.
4. Install the handle assembly.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Install the outside handle mounting nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
6. Connect the lock cylinder rod to the rod clip.
7. Install the water deflector, as necessary.
