Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Astra H > C Body Equipment | Fittings, Hinges, Locks | Outside Handle | Repair Instructions | Replace outside door handle bracket (rear door)

Replace outside door handle bracket (rear door)

Remove

1.	Detach rear door inner panelling

Partly loosen water vapour barrier

•	Loosen water vapour barrier in the area of the hatching

Detach front door panel

•	Prise off panel (1) with a plastic wedge

Remove rear door fixed handle part

•	Pull out and hold moveable handle part (I)

•	Turn bolt (II) left until it stops Note: Moveable handle part must now be secured in pulled position.

•	Remove fixed handle part with lock cylinder (IV)

Detach door handle

•	Pull back moveable handle part (III) to remove

Bracket for door outer handle, Detach

•	Unscrew bolt (1)

•	Detach linkage (2)

•	Remove bracket

Install

Bracket for door outer handle, Attach

•	Install bracket

•	Attach linkage

•	Tighten the bolt

Refit door handle

•	Fit moveable handle part into door panel

Install rear door fixed handle part

•	Pull out and hold moveable handle part

•	Tighten the bolt

•	Close moving part of handle

•	Attach cover cap

10.	Attach front door panel

11.	Attach water vapour barrier

12.	Attach rear door inner panelling

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