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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2008 🢒 Astra 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Vehicle Access 🢒 Rear Side Door Outside Handle Housing Replacement
  1. Remove the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement


    2. Object Number: 1937559 Size: SH
  2. Partly loosen the water vapor barrier.

    3. Loosen the water vapor barrier in the area of the hatching.


    Object Number: 1941014 Size: SH
  3. Remove the front door access panel.

    4. Remove the panel (1) with a plastic wedge.


    Object Number: 1941016 Size: LF

    Important: The moveable handle part must now be secured in pulled position.

  4. Remove the rear door fixed handle part.
    5. • Pull out and hold the moveable handle part (I).
    • Turn the bolt (II) left until it stops.
    • Remove the fixed handle part with lock cylinder (IV).
  5. Remove the door handle.

    6. Pull back the moveable handle part (III) to remove.


    Object Number: 1938371 Size: LH
  6. Remove the bracket for the outer door handle.
    7. • Remove the bolt (1).
    • Remove the linkage (2).
    • Remove the bracket.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  1. Install the bracket for the outer door handle.

    2. Install the linkage.

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 3 N·m (26 lb in).

  2. Refit the door handle.

    3. Install the moveable handle part into door panel.

  3. Install the rear door fixed handle part.
    4. • Pull out and hold the moveable handle part.
    • Tighten the bolt until it stops.
    • Close the moving part of the handle.
    • Install the cover cap.
  4. Install the front door access panel.
  5. Install the water vapor barrier.
  6. Install the rear door side trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement