Door handle adjustment??

[raptorforme93]

My driver side door almost doesnt open anymore from the inside because there is so much play in the cable. Is there an adjustment for it if I take off the door panel? I would like to know before I discover that I need a new cable. haha. I swear tomorrow im going to have to roll down the damn window to let myself out

 

[cshupe]

Door Handle Adjustment

I just had to replace the whole handle assembly on my 95 Suburban and have two broken on my 97 Yukon. It actually isn't a cable, it is a metal rod. My guess is that your handle is about to snap and that is why it is so hard to open the door. If interested I can give the info of the person I just bought my handles from. They were about 20 a piece and I bought the bezel that surrounds it as well as they are more than likely going to break when taking them off. It is fairly simple fix, just need a pop rivet gun and a drill and a bit to drill out the handle from the door. Hope this helps.
Chris

 

[raptorforme93]

Damn seriously? What a pia. I have to pull really hard to get it to open. I need to get it fixed so I guess Ill need his info. Thanks for the help man. How do you get the door apart?

 

[cshupe]

Door Handle Adjustment

My email is [email protected] Send me an email and I will get you the info for the handle.
Chris

 

[99Yuk]

I just had to replace the whole handle assembly on my 95 Suburban and have two broken on my 97 Yukon. It actually isn't a cable, it is a metal rod. My guess is that your handle is about to snap and that is why it is so hard to open the door. If interested I can give the info of the person I just bought my handles from. They were about 20 a piece and I bought the bezel that surrounds it as well as they are more than likely going to break when taking them off. It is fairly simple fix, just need a pop rivet gun and a drill and a bit to drill out the handle from the door. Hope this helps.
Chris

+1, had the same exact symptoms, and the replacement solved everything.

 

[wpnzrule]

They also sell the handles at Pep Boys

 

[bai78]

Get a body panel removal tool. They can be found really cheap & make the job a snap to pop the tabs without breaking them or scratching up the interior paint.

The inside door handles can be found everywhere. Check the local parts store, ebay, or a boneyard.

The real PITA of the job is getting drilling out the rivets from the old handle.

 

[raptorforme93]

My email is [email protected] Send me an email and I will get you the info for the handle.
Chris

If I can get them everywhere Im just going to do that so I dont have to wait for shipping. I had to role my window down today... Haha. Thanks though man.

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Ill just go to pep boys and get myself a new handle haha. One would assume that they also sell the door panel removal tool there?

 

[jdawg901]

i just had to replace my drier side right after the passenger broke but now every now and then the rod seems to pop out and i have to put it back in it wont stay secue in that pesky hole.

 

[Rebelution]

My handle started to pull way back, then it snapped off the day after lol. I don't know about you guys but mine was only held in with one rivet. I just broke it out with a hammer and screwdriver and put a small bolt back in its place with the new handle.

 

[cshupe]

Door Handle Adjustment

I was unaware you could buy them at the parts stores? I paid 52 dollars shipped for two brand new handles and four bezels so I think I did pretty good.

 

[raptorforme93]

I got a new handle today. How do you take the door apart? I want to replace the handle tomorrow but I dont want to go in blind. Thank you!

 

[bai78]

REMOVAL PROCEDURE: Inside Handle Bezel


Insert a flat blade tool between the door inside bezel and the handle assembly.

1. Carefully bend outward the retaining clips while pulling out the bezel.
2. If the vehicle is equipped with power locks, disconnect the wiring connector.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. If the vehicle is equipped with power locks, disconnect the wiring connector.
2. Snap the handle bezel into place in the door trim panel.

Removal Procedure: Inside Door Handle

Tools Required
J 34940 Rivet Gun


Remove the trim panel. See: Doors

1. Remove the water deflector.
2. Remove the inside door handle assembly by completing the following steps:

• • Drill out the rivet head using a 5-mm (0.2-in) drill bit.
  • Slide forward the door handle.

1. Disconnect the control rods from the handle and the lock lever.

Installation Procedure

1. Connect the control rods to the handle and the lock lever.
2. Install the inside door handle by completing the following steps:

• • Insert the handle assembly into the slot.
  • Slide the assembly to the rear.
  • Using the J 34940, install the handle rivet.

1. Install the water deflector.
2. Install the trim panel.

Removal Procedure: Inside Handle Bracket

Tools Required
J 34940 Rivet Gun


Remove the inside door handle assembly.

1. Drill out the rivets in order to remove the inside door handle bracket from door.

Installation Procedure

1. Using the J 34940, install with rivets the inside door handle bracket to the door.
2. Install the inside door handle assembly.

Removal Procedure: Front Door Trim Panel

Tool Required:
J 38778 Trim Panel Remover

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the door handle bezel.
3. Remove the window regulator handle, as necessary.
4. Disconnect the power accessory switch mounting panel wiring connector, as necessary.
5. Remove the trim panel upper extension.
6. Using a flat blade tool, carefully pry off the trim panel armrest screw cover in order to access the screw.
7. Remove the trim panel armrest screw.
8. Using the J 38778, carefully pry the retainer from the retainer seats.
9. Disconnect the courtesy light connector, if necessary.
10. Remove the trim panel from the door.
11. Remove the courtesy lamp lens or the reflector.

1. Pull the retainers from the slot in the trim panel.
2. Remove the retainers.

Installation Procedure

1. Push the retainer from the slot.
2. Install the retainers to the trim panel.
3. Install the courtesy lamp lens or the reflector.
4. Align the retainers with the holes in the door.
5. Install the trim panel to the door by carefully applying pressure in order to seat the retainers.
6. Install the window regulator handle, as necessary.
7. Install the power accessory switch mounting panel, as necessary.
8. Install the trim panel armrest screw. Tighten Tighten the trim panel armrest screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in) .
9. Insert the screw cover.
10. Install the trim panel upper extension.
11. Install the door handle bezel.
12. Connect the negative battery cable.

 

[raptorforme93]

Thank you!! Do I have to take the whole door apart to replace the handle??

 

[bai78]

Basically the inside panel.

Again get yourself a body panel removal tool. Also, be careful with the door handle bezel as to not break the tabs.

 

[raptorforme93]

Ive got the removal tool and the door handle. How long should this take for a person that has never taken the door apart? a few hours?