Door handle adjustment??

[cshupe]

Door Handle Adjustment

I was unaware you could buy them at the parts stores? I paid 52 dollars shipped for two brand new handles and four bezels so I think I did pretty good.

 

[raptorforme93]

I got a new handle today. How do you take the door apart? I want to replace the handle tomorrow but I dont want to go in blind. Thank you!

 

[bai78]

REMOVAL PROCEDURE: Inside Handle Bezel


Insert a flat blade tool between the door inside bezel and the handle assembly.

1. Carefully bend outward the retaining clips while pulling out the bezel.
2. If the vehicle is equipped with power locks, disconnect the wiring connector.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. If the vehicle is equipped with power locks, disconnect the wiring connector.
2. Snap the handle bezel into place in the door trim panel.

Removal Procedure: Inside Door Handle

Tools Required
J 34940 Rivet Gun


Remove the trim panel. See: Doors

1. Remove the water deflector.
2. Remove the inside door handle assembly by completing the following steps:

• • Drill out the rivet head using a 5-mm (0.2-in) drill bit.
  • Slide forward the door handle.

1. Disconnect the control rods from the handle and the lock lever.

Installation Procedure

1. Connect the control rods to the handle and the lock lever.
2. Install the inside door handle by completing the following steps:

• • Insert the handle assembly into the slot.
  • Slide the assembly to the rear.
  • Using the J 34940, install the handle rivet.

1. Install the water deflector.
2. Install the trim panel.

Removal Procedure: Inside Handle Bracket

Tools Required
J 34940 Rivet Gun


Remove the inside door handle assembly.

1. Drill out the rivets in order to remove the inside door handle bracket from door.

Installation Procedure

1. Using the J 34940, install with rivets the inside door handle bracket to the door.
2. Install the inside door handle assembly.

Removal Procedure: Front Door Trim Panel

Tool Required:
J 38778 Trim Panel Remover

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the door handle bezel.
3. Remove the window regulator handle, as necessary.
4. Disconnect the power accessory switch mounting panel wiring connector, as necessary.
5. Remove the trim panel upper extension.
6. Using a flat blade tool, carefully pry off the trim panel armrest screw cover in order to access the screw.
7. Remove the trim panel armrest screw.
8. Using the J 38778, carefully pry the retainer from the retainer seats.
9. Disconnect the courtesy light connector, if necessary.
10. Remove the trim panel from the door.
11. Remove the courtesy lamp lens or the reflector.

1. Pull the retainers from the slot in the trim panel.
2. Remove the retainers.

Installation Procedure

1. Push the retainer from the slot.
2. Install the retainers to the trim panel.
3. Install the courtesy lamp lens or the reflector.
4. Align the retainers with the holes in the door.
5. Install the trim panel to the door by carefully applying pressure in order to seat the retainers.
6. Install the window regulator handle, as necessary.
7. Install the power accessory switch mounting panel, as necessary.
8. Install the trim panel armrest screw. Tighten Tighten the trim panel armrest screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in) .
9. Insert the screw cover.
10. Install the trim panel upper extension.
11. Install the door handle bezel.
12. Connect the negative battery cable.

 

[raptorforme93]

Thank you!! Do I have to take the whole door apart to replace the handle??

 

[bai78]

Basically the inside panel.

Again get yourself a body panel removal tool. Also, be careful with the door handle bezel as to not break the tabs.

 

[raptorforme93]

Ive got the removal tool and the door handle. How long should this take for a person that has never taken the door apart? a few hours?