Grand Prix V6-3.8L VIN 2 (2004)
Front Door Exterior Handle: Adjustments
Door Handle Rod Adjustment - Front Outside
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (See: Front Door Panel/Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the front water deflector, as necessary. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door. See: Front Door Panel/Service and Repair
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
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.
1. 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. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door. See: Front Door Panel/Service and Repair
5. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (See: Front Door Panel/Service and Repair) .
