Grand Prix V6-3.1L VIN J (2000)
Rear Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair
Door Handle Replacement
Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement
Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement
The outside handles have adjustable outside handle-to-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-to-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.
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement See: Rear Door Panel/Service and Repair
2. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement (See: Rear Door Panel/Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the rear inner energy absorber pad. Refer to Rear Side Door Inner Panel Lower Energy Absorber Replacement (See: Rear Door
Panel/Service and Repair/Rear Side Door Inner Panel Lower Energy Absorber Replacement) .
4. Use side cutters in order to cut off the outside handle rod-to-lock clip from the lock.
5. Unscrew the remainder of the clip from the outside handle rod.
6. Discard the clip.
7. Remove the door handle bolt access plug, located by the door lock.
8. Remove the rear door outside door handle bolts (3).
9. Remove the rear door outside door handle (2) from the handle rod (1).
Installation Procedure
