Grand Prix V6-3.8L (2007)
Front Door Exterior Handle: Adjustments
DOOR HANDLE ROD ADJUSTMENT - FRONT OUTSIDE
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the front door trim panel.
2. Remove the front water deflector, as necessary.
3. Raise the window to the full up position.
4. Open the outside handle rod to lock clip located on the door lock.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. IMPORTANT: The outside handles have adjustable outside handle 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 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.
Install the outside handle rod into the clip.
2. Close the clip cover over the outside handle rod.
3. Inspect the door for proper operation.
4. Install the front door water deflector as needed.
5. Install the front door trim panel.
