K Yukon/Denali 4WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1999)
Front Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the trim panel. See:
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.
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 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.
4. Install the lock cylinder rod to the lock cylinder clip.
5. Install the handle rod to the handle assembly clip.
6. Install the outside handle mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
7. Install the inner mounting panel assembly.
8. Install the water deflector.
9. Install the trim panel.