Replacing interior door handles on 98 Sierra

Here are some videos of changing door handles on gmc....
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How To Install Replace Inside Door Handle Chevy Equinox ...

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How To Install Replace Inside Door Handle Chevy Equinox 05-09 1AAuto.com .... found your tutorial on fixing my driver's side door handle for my 2006 Equinox. .... Door Handles Chevy Equinox 2010 2011 2012 GMC Terrain ...

How To Install Replace Inside Door Handle 2007-13 ...

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How To Install Remove Rear Outside Door Handle 2007-13 ...

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZUTqqEzpZg

First remove interior trim panel and the interior handle is rivited onto the doors inner panel.

have to remove panel to access back of handle if plastic retainer to rod broke off than easy fix just reclip if the handle broke in two which is the more lkely than need to replace salvage yards cheaper and quicker for part -online about 18 to 25 for replacement -or dealer to replace it the handle surround is pop riveted in place drill out replace with a screw and exchange the rods from old to new

The handle stays there the trim around it pops off.

pull the inner panel off by first un screwing the two screws located on the handle portion of the panel(they may have plastic hadeaway covers over the heads) then remove the window rolldown handle(if so equipped,manual window)then pull the plastic trangle from the inner of the mirror(this little tri angle keeps the trim down and secure on the door. then pull the palnel directly out there are small clasp pins in behind the panel try not to break these(but they do sell replacements at your local auto store) you will have to get ALL of these free then wiggle the panel up releasing it from the inner shell of the door and and window. you should now have a clean view of the handle. you will now need to droll out the rivit holding the handle to the inner steel of the door. pull the handle forward and it should be released from the inner steel now there clips holding the "rods" to the handles back side, they should have a little piece clipped to the rodto un clip these you need only push them off with your thumb. then replace handle with the new one, and uce a large steel screw to secure the handle when replacing back on door.

Broken inside door handles are a common problem and there is not an easier way of fixing problem.drill out head of rivet with a 3/16 drill bit.Then slide handle assy. from panel.To install new handle attach the two rods you removed .Then slide new handle back into the slots and replace the rivet.

It helps to have a flat pry tool to get the door panel off but, other than that it's not too hard. Autozone has a tool in the help section that is made to work with those and they have the replacement push clips that always seem to break.

You have to remove the door panel, if you have roll down windows the handle will have to be removed. After panel is removed you have to drill the one rivet that hols the interior handle. slide the handle down and unfasten the rod retaining clip. Please make sure you do not break the clip. Install the new interior door handle, clip and provided fasteners. Try the door before you install the interior door panel, Note the is a good time to lube the window roller and the door mechanism. Make sure to install the water shield to provide the protecting from the elements. Line all the plastic retaining clips and or replace if they are broken. Good Luck.

first remove the door panel after you have completed that remove the 3 bolts holding the handle in place, pull the handle out on the reverse side there will be a connecting rod with a retainer clip holding the rod to the door handle remove the retainer clip and rod and remove the broken handle follow instructions in reverse to reinstall new handle