Door handle replacement "how to" info

[992dr]

Is there a "how to" for replacing the exterior door handles?
Mine is now starting to fail, not every time but more often than not. Actually it may be time for both drivers and passenger exterior handles.
What is involved with this?

Any info would be much appreciated.
Thanks

 

[SunlitComet]

here:

 

[bowtiefreak]

some good videos on youtube, I think from A1auto or something....watch them because they help. I did this last year, took me a while but it's not impossible

Edit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pj45Mb_FSY

 

[slipping]

Awesome. I need to get this done as well. Doesn't look too bad.

 

[Monstar_est87]

Must b a seasonal thing... My door handle went cuhput today to... Thanx for the info fellas...

 

[992dr]

Must b a seasonal thing... My door handle went cuhput today to... Thanx for the info fellas...

Hah, mine went about two hours ago. Almost ripped the f*%#r off. My passenger side is on its way to. May do them both at the same time.

Thanks for the links guys, I appreciate it.

 

[bowtiefreak]

It takes a while just because it's hard to get at. Little hands helps. But it's a one man job and took me 2.5 hours I think....in the rain.

 

[992dr]

2.5 hrs. Thats not too bad, I guess. Little hands, I may have to tag on an extra 30 minutes then, cant say I have the smallest hands, hah.

Does anyone have any info on how to get the door panels off?

Just curious. What breaks or gives in the door to cause this problem? And, is it the exterior handle that does this or the internal components?

What exactly do I need in parts?
Thanks again

 

[992dr]

So, what did you guys use to hold the interior handle on? Rivet or self tapping screw?

 

[SunlitComet]

Pop rivet. Gm sells the exact one for $2 a piece. If I remember correctly the typical hand riveted may not have a big enough nose on it. Need a bigger two hand riveter.