Broken Exterior Door Handles
April 11th, 2012, 11:24 AM
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I see everyone posting that they are having the same problem, outer door handle breaking. My front passenger and rear driver side outer handles are broke. I'm looking to replace mine on my 2008 Suburban so I came here looking for answers. I know how to get the door panel off, but I was looking for some inside info on how to remove the old handle before I pull the door panel off. Anyone have pictures or hints as to how to do this after I remove my door panel?
April 11th, 2012, 10:16 PM
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Exterior Door Handle removal
attached PDF...
2007 Chevrolet Chevy Suburban - 2WD | Avalanche, Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon (VIN C/K) Service Manual |
Document ID: 1741074
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement
Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
1. Position the door window as needed for service.
2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
1
Front Side Door Lock Rod Retaining Clip
Tip
1. Remove the rubber grommet to access the bolts.
2. Plug in the window switch and raise the window.
3. Release the handle lock rod from the door lock.
4. Release the door handle lock cylinder rod.
2 Front Side Door Outside Handle Lock Rod
3
Front Side Door Outside Handle Bolt (Qty: 2)
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
6 N·m (53 lb in)
4
Front Side Door Outside Handle
Tip
Transfer the handle lock rod to the new handle.
2007 Chevrolet Chevy Suburban - 2WD | Avalanche, Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon (VIN C/K) Service Manual |
Document ID: 1741074
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement
Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
1. Position the door window as needed for service.
2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
1
Front Side Door Lock Rod Retaining Clip
Tip
1. Remove the rubber grommet to access the bolts.
2. Plug in the window switch and raise the window.
3. Release the handle lock rod from the door lock.
4. Release the door handle lock cylinder rod.
2 Front Side Door Outside Handle Lock Rod
3
Front Side Door Outside Handle Bolt (Qty: 2)
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
6 N·m (53 lb in)
4
Front Side Door Outside Handle
Tip
Transfer the handle lock rod to the new handle.
April 11th, 2012, 10:49 PM
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attached PDF...
2007 Chevrolet Chevy Suburban - 2WD | Avalanche, Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon (VIN C/K) Service Manual |
Document ID: 1741074
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement
Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
1. Position the door window as needed for service.
2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
1
Front Side Door Lock Rod Retaining Clip
Tip
1. Remove the rubber grommet to access the bolts.
2. Plug in the window switch and raise the window.
3. Release the handle lock rod from the door lock.
4. Release the door handle lock cylinder rod.
2 Front Side Door Outside Handle Lock Rod
3
Front Side Door Outside Handle Bolt (Qty: 2)
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
6 N·m (53 lb in)
4
Front Side Door Outside Handle
Tip
Transfer the handle lock rod to the new handle.
2007 Chevrolet Chevy Suburban - 2WD | Avalanche, Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon (VIN C/K) Service Manual |
Document ID: 1741074
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement
Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
1. Position the door window as needed for service.
2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
1
Front Side Door Lock Rod Retaining Clip
Tip
1. Remove the rubber grommet to access the bolts.
2. Plug in the window switch and raise the window.
3. Release the handle lock rod from the door lock.
4. Release the door handle lock cylinder rod.
2 Front Side Door Outside Handle Lock Rod
3
Front Side Door Outside Handle Bolt (Qty: 2)
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
6 N·m (53 lb in)
4
Front Side Door Outside Handle
Tip
Transfer the handle lock rod to the new handle.
How exactly is the window suppose to be positioned for "service"?
And the Front Side Door Trim Panel and Water Deflector Replacements.....? Are there PDF's for those? Can you post those or send me in the right direction?
April 12th, 2012, 8:40 AM
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I will check for the other documents but "Position the door window as needed for service". means put the window in a position that best works for your needs so you can reach the retaining hardware. Maybe its all the way up, maybe all the way down maybe half or three quarters way.
Do not move the window while you have any tools or bodily appendage with in the door cavity.
Do not move the window while you have any tools or bodily appendage with in the door cavity.
April 12th, 2012, 8:53 AM
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Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
I can't post the PDF's as they are too large, but here is the text of the documents....
2007 Chevrolet Chevy Suburban - 2WD | Avalanche, Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon (VIN C/K) Service Manual |
Document ID: 1741457
Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
1. Remove the door upper trim panel. Refer to Upper Extension Trim Panel Replacement .
2. Remove the door window control switch. Refer to Door Lock and Side Window Switch
Replacement - Driver Side and Door Lock and Side Window Switch Replacement -
Passenger Side .
1
Front Side Door Locking Rod **** Assembly
Procedure
1. Lower the window.
2. Ensure the locking rod is in the unlocked position.
3. Use a flat-bladed tool to disengage the detent tab and then remove the ****
by pulling upward.
4. When re-installing, push the **** down until the detent tab touches the
locking rod opening cover.
5. Push the detent tab in to lock the **** to the locking rod.
2 Front Side Door Trim Panel Cover
3 Front Side Door Trim Panel Cover Retainer (Qty: 3)
© 2012 General Motors Corporation. All rights reserved.
4 Front Side Door Inside Handle Bezel Cover
5
Front Side Door Trim Panel Bolt (Qty: 3)
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
9 N·m (18 lb in)
6
Front Side Door Trim Panel Assembly
Procedure
1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
2. There are 2 hooks located on the lower portion of the door trim panel that
are being used for manufacturing installation ONLY.
3. If these hooks are damaged during either removal or installation of the door
trim panel, replacement of the panel is not required.
4. When installing the trim panel start at the lock ****, pushing down and
outward moving toward the upper front.
7
Front Side Door Cable Retainer
Procedure
1. Depress both tabs to remove cable and pull cable rearward out of handle
assembly.
2. When reinstalling cable make sure that it is fully seated past the guide tab.
8 Front Side Door Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 12)
Document ID: 1741457 Page 2 of 2
2007 Chevrolet Chevy Suburban - 2WD | Avalanche, Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon (VIN C/K) Service Manual |
Document ID: 1741457
Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
1. Remove the door upper trim panel. Refer to Upper Extension Trim Panel Replacement .
2. Remove the door window control switch. Refer to Door Lock and Side Window Switch
Replacement - Driver Side and Door Lock and Side Window Switch Replacement -
Passenger Side .
1
Front Side Door Locking Rod **** Assembly
Procedure
1. Lower the window.
2. Ensure the locking rod is in the unlocked position.
3. Use a flat-bladed tool to disengage the detent tab and then remove the ****
by pulling upward.
4. When re-installing, push the **** down until the detent tab touches the
locking rod opening cover.
5. Push the detent tab in to lock the **** to the locking rod.
2 Front Side Door Trim Panel Cover
3 Front Side Door Trim Panel Cover Retainer (Qty: 3)
© 2012 General Motors Corporation. All rights reserved.
4 Front Side Door Inside Handle Bezel Cover
5
Front Side Door Trim Panel Bolt (Qty: 3)
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
9 N·m (18 lb in)
6
Front Side Door Trim Panel Assembly
Procedure
1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
2. There are 2 hooks located on the lower portion of the door trim panel that
are being used for manufacturing installation ONLY.
3. If these hooks are damaged during either removal or installation of the door
trim panel, replacement of the panel is not required.
4. When installing the trim panel start at the lock ****, pushing down and
outward moving toward the upper front.
7
Front Side Door Cable Retainer
Procedure
1. Depress both tabs to remove cable and pull cable rearward out of handle
assembly.
2. When reinstalling cable make sure that it is fully seated past the guide tab.
8 Front Side Door Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 12)
Document ID: 1741457 Page 2 of 2
Last edited by in2pro; April 12th, 2012 at 8:57 AM. Reason: added image
April 12th, 2012, 8:55 AM
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Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement
2007 Chevrolet Chevy Suburban - 2WD | Avalanche, Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon (VIN C/K) Service Manual |
Document ID: 1741469
Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement
Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
1
Front Side Door Water Deflector
Tip
1. Use a flat-bladed tool to separate the bond between the sealer and the door.
2. Use waterproof tape, or 3M 777 or equivalent, if the water deflector is
damaged.
3. It will be necessary to replace trim panel retaining clips, if broken.
4. Before replacing the water deflector clean the door adhesive area, using a
50/50 mix of isopropyl alcohol or equivalent.
© 2012 General Motors Corporation. All rights reserved.
Document ID: 1741469 Page 1 of 1
Document ID: 1741469
Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement
Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
1
Front Side Door Water Deflector
Tip
1. Use a flat-bladed tool to separate the bond between the sealer and the door.
2. Use waterproof tape, or 3M 777 or equivalent, if the water deflector is
damaged.
3. It will be necessary to replace trim panel retaining clips, if broken.
4. Before replacing the water deflector clean the door adhesive area, using a
50/50 mix of isopropyl alcohol or equivalent.
© 2012 General Motors Corporation. All rights reserved.
Document ID: 1741469 Page 1 of 1
April 12th, 2012, 12:00 PM
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April 12th, 2012, 12:19 PM
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Broken Door Handles
I recently purchased a used 2007 Suburban LTZ. This weekend, both passenger side exterior door handles pulled away from the body. Is this common? I took it to the dealer, and they want $165.00 a piece to replace them. The car is out of factory warranty, but it seems to me that they would replace these at no cost on a vehicle that cost $60K new.
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I saw that today when I was doing some searching but it still leaves me with a couple questions....
How exactly is the window suppose to be positioned for "service"?
And the Front Side Door Trim Panel and Water Deflector Replacements.....? Are there PDF's for those? Can you post those or send me in the right direction?
How exactly is the window suppose to be positioned for "service"?
And the Front Side Door Trim Panel and Water Deflector Replacements.....? Are there PDF's for those? Can you post those or send me in the right direction?
April 12th, 2012, 9:19 PM
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in2pro - Thanks for the 2 posts. I think that should help when I go to tackle the replacement of two handles this weekend. I was just a little afraid to take the door panel off and not know where to go from there. But I think with a little tinkering and the instructions you posted I should be able to figure it out. Thanks!