GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Body 🢒 Doors 🢒 Rear Side Door Outside Handle Rod Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Raise the door window to the full up position.

    4. Object Number: 800969 Size: SH
  4. Open the outside handle rod to lock clip located on the door lock.
  5. Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 787545 Size: SH
  6. Remove the outside handle (1) and rod (2) from the door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 787545 Size: SH
  1. Install the outside handle (1) and rod (2) to the door.
  2. Install the outside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 800969 Size: SH

    Important: The outside handles have adjustable outside handle lock rods. This allows for adjustment of the amount of travel needed in order to operate the outside handle.

    When servicing a vehicle with adjustable outside handle lock rods, remove all free play between the outside handle and the lock. Also, do not operate the outside handle before these connections are made.

  3. Install the outside handle rod into the clip.
  4. Close the clip over the outside handle rod.
  5. Remove the masking tape.
  6. Inspect the door for proper operation.
  7. Install the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  8. Install the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .