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maxreps · 04-26-2009, 07:51 PM

I got the 2 bolts removed easily but can't figure out how to get the rod detached so I can swap out the handles... I looked in the FAQ but found nothing. Help is greatly appreciated

BLE 'BURBAN · 04-26-2009, 08:51 PM

The verticle rod has to be disconnected from the latch mechanism at the bottom in order to fully remove the handle from the door

Here the retainer clip has been removed and the rod removed from the latch mechanism. You can see the retainer clip sitting below the rod here just before it dropped to the bottom of the door.

In oder to remove the handle from the door you have to depress the thumb button while pulling the handle away from the door. This alows the linkage at the top to rotate enough to clear the opening in the door.

Driveway Dreams · 04-26-2009, 08:54 PM

Well put BLE 'BURBAN. Somebody should save this post.

maxreps · 04-27-2009, 07:53 AM

excellent reply and pics, thank you! I couldn't really tell if there was a clip on the lower end of mine due to grime. This should be put in the FAQ, I'm sure someone could use it at sometime.

04-26-2009, 07:51 PM	#1
maxreps Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: greensboro, nc Posts: 174	door handle replacement HELP! I got the 2 bolts removed easily but can't figure out how to get the rod detached so I can swap out the handles... I looked in the FAQ but found nothing. Help is greatly appreciated

04-26-2009, 08:51 PM	#2
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: door handle replacement HELP! The verticle rod has to be disconnected from the latch mechanism at the bottom in order to fully remove the handle from the door Here the retainer clip has been removed and the rod removed from the latch mechanism. You can see the retainer clip sitting below the rod here just before it dropped to the bottom of the door. In oder to remove the handle from the door you have to depress the thumb button while pulling the handle away from the door. This alows the linkage at the top to rotate enough to clear the opening in the door. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

04-26-2009, 08:54 PM	#3
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: door handle replacement HELP! Well put BLE 'BURBAN. Somebody should save this post. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

04-27-2009, 07:53 AM	#4
maxreps Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: greensboro, nc Posts: 174	Re: door handle replacement HELP! excellent reply and pics, thank you! I couldn't really tell if there was a clip on the lower end of mine due to grime. This should be put in the FAQ, I'm sure someone could use it at sometime.



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