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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2001 🢒 Regal (China) 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the lower door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the water deflector as needed. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 308320 Size: SH
  3. Cut off the outside handle rod-to-lock clip from the lock using the side cutters.

    4. Unscrew the remainder of the clip from the outside handle rod. Discard the clip.

  4. Adjust as follows:
    5. 4.1. Position a NEW outside handle rod-to-lock clip onto the door lock lever.
    4.2. Position the outside door handle rod in the clip to eliminate any free play in the outside door handle.
    4.3. Press the clip cover closed over the threaded outside door handle rod.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 308320 Size: SH
  1. Install the water deflector as needed. Refer to Front Door Water Deflector Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  2. Install the trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Inspect the door lock system for the proper operation.