HOW TO: Replace Interior and Exterior Door Handles (1997 Yukon GT) - with pix

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Step 21. Your old handle will now be held in by the door opening rod. The first two pictures show the handle and the rod - the second shows the connection a bit closer. You will also notice in the 2nd picture that you will need to pry the metal tab on the old handle a bit to release the rod from the handle.

Step 22. The next picture shows the old part (top) and the replacement Dorman part (bottom).

Step 23. You will need to get the door opening rod into the new handle first (it makes this easier) - hold the new handle and test fit the rod into the new handle first - mine needed to be pressed it a bit. Once you get the opening rod and the top of the new handle in the door - you will need to get the door lock back into the door handle - this part can be a PITA. Try to get it started in the handle prior to pushing it in from the inside.