Difference between revisions of "Exterior Door Handle"

Revision as of 15:21, 29 November 2009

Contributed by AMC Eagle Nest Member DaemonForce

Man hours:

~20 minutes

Tools:

Phillips screwdriver (magnetic might help)

Ratchet with 4" extension and correct sized socket.

Removal order:

Bottom screws of the interior door panel.

Arm rest reflector, if equipped (2 short screws)

Interior arm rest(2 long screws)

Lock/window switch panel, if equipped(2 small screws)

Window crank, if equipped (1 screw)

Door handle cup. 2 screws, pull handle out like opening the door to remove the cup.

Unscrew door lock knob.

Carefully pry out the door panel fasteners from the door sides. One fastener at a time.

Raise the panel slightly to clear the door channel and door lock rod. If you have a remote mirror there should be enough slack in the cable/wire so you will not have to remove the toggle lever from the panel. If not enough slack then loosen the set screw on the back side of the panel so the toggle lever is freed from the panel.

Carefully remove the door-sized paper cover.

Remove the metal door rod clip.

Remove the door handle screws(2 small screws).

Remove the door handle from the outside. Check to make sure the gasket remains properly oriented before installing the new handle.

Installation is reverse of removal.

Notes:

If the original door rod clip is damaged/broken/missing then you can get new ones at the AMC Eagle Nest Store.