My truck is a 2012 Denali and was wondering if somebody could tell me how to release the clip for the rear door handles? Which side should I pry from? These are not the same clips my 08 Tahoe had.....those were simple to open up lol! Thanks!
Rear door handle rod clip
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mr tahoe
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Wow way different than what i have on my 08 lol
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I spent over an hour trying to get this clip open and unable to find anything on the internet remotely close, except for this picture (forever thankful)...and no answer attached to it. There will be other sorry chaps who will be looking for an answer to this post and so here is my attempt.
On the lower right side, where the red arrow is pointing to, that is the hinge. You will need a dental mirror and a micro screwdriver. Remove the rubber grommet that is in the door to access the bolt for the handle. You'll need that out to better visualize the mirror. And don't forget a good flashlight to wedge in there. Put the dental mirror behind the yellow clip and you'll see a locking tooth with a clip around it.
From the left side of the clip (as pictured) you'll have to get your micro screwdriver in and behind it and Pop That Loop over that tooth. Then it opens up like a door on that hinge. Now I have 3 other handles to replace and it will take probably 20 minutes a door instead of two hours for this one door.
Here is the video I used...but uses the older clip
2008 GMC Yukon Denali rear door lock rod clip
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That clip is a nightmare. I just gave up on it for the time being as I couldn't get it off of there. I am curious if anyone else had more intel on this clip that might help? I'm stalled badly. So frustrating that a simple clip (or not so simple) has me completely stopped in my tracks. Thanks in advance.
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Thanks for this post. I looked at a ton of videos and was beginning to think I had the one and only oddball. I wasn't able to get it off, so I'm going to order a clip from the dealer as I'm sure I will break this one getting it off. Probably GM did this to force people to take it to the dealer for repairs. Thanks for the instructions.
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UPDATE 12/2019
I had to replace one more handle and was able to take an additional photo of what you need to look for. This time instead of a dental mirror I used a small USB endoscope that I snaked through one of the holes in the door to point downward at the inside of the yellow clip so y ou can visualize the locking loop and tooth. Place a small screwdriver, like for jewelry, under the edge and carefully lift.
Another problem with these clips is when they get old and worn out they don't want to snap/lock shut. So you will have to do this unless you can find a new one:
Where would we be without the multi color and multi size zip ties. They are a wonder of engineering ingenuity.
After messing with the same clip for about 20 min, I find the solution.
Take the screws out of the door handle, then remove the 3 black screw on the side of the door holding the actuator. Once removed, this will give you enough play to slide the old door handle off, and slide the new one on. No need to remove the pesky clip.
Take the screws out of the door handle, then remove the 3 black screw on the side of the door holding the actuator. Once removed, this will give you enough play to slide the old door handle off, and slide the new one on. No need to remove the pesky clip.
Always love the detailed updates.
this...anyone have a part # or item name for this yellow clip, I destroyed mine in the process.
Tahoescooter
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Got tired of trying to pry open the hidden locking tab on the "shaft lock". Decided I would simply remove the entire "door lock mechanism" (three Torx bolts) which had the shaft lock attached. I removed the shaft lock from the door lock mechanism. This gave me access to inspect the shaft lock and I easily unhooked the aberrant locking tab. Replacement: I loosely reattached the lock mechanism to the door. I then reinserted the shaft lock (used a little soap) into its hole in the lock mechanism. Tightened everything and the nightmare was over.
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So I actually found it easier to remove the clip instead of opening it at its hinge. Its a ***** either way but I was able to do it for both rear door handles just using my fingers. Also, its a quick change on the new handle then right back in place. It clips back into the metal housing quite easily when reinstalling.
Sparksalot
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My '13 has this style. It turned out to be very easy with finger pressure, versus the screwdriver to pry them on my '11.
I appreciate those of you who posted to this thread. I have a 2012 Silverado and while replacing the front passenger door handle, I broke the locking loop on the yellow clip (same as shown here). I was using the how-to video from 1aauto.com and they must have had the old style clip because in the video it just popped open.
Haven't been able to find a way to order the clip by itself and not willing to shell out for a whole new latch assembly, so will go the zip tie route. Thanks!
Welcome to the forum from Oregon.
Talking about clips like these? https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-75450...keywords=door+rod+clips&qid=1628469288&sr=8-4
Talking about clips like these? https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-75450...keywords=door+rod+clips&qid=1628469288&sr=8-4
Anyone ever figure out the part number for this damn clip. My 2011 Escalade had the old style, my 2012 platinum has this style. Needless to say I butchered one beyond zip tie fixable and can no longer open my door from the exterior
Did you look on gmpartsgiant?
There is another member on here that is good at looking up GM parts numbers but I forget his tag.
