How To Change Door Handle On 2005 Gmc Sierra

Remove the three 10mm nuts from the door handle.

How to change door handle on 2005 gmc sierra.

The fun really start when both the outside and interior handles decide to break at the same time. Remove the door handle. Disconnect the latch rod from the outer door handle. Unbolt the 10 mm bolt.

Start the three 10mm nuts onto the door handle by hand. I pulled mine off after the door was frozen shut. Replace an exterior door handle assembly. For more in depth instructions see our other videos.

Then you can open your door at all without calling a locksmith with a slim jim expect to pay 100 00 for that on top of new handle. Installing the new outer door handle 4 56 push the new handle in from the outside of the door. Unclip the door panel and unplug the wiring harness. 9 32 socket 10mm socket ratchet i used 1 4 drive 3 or longer extension to match ratchet i didnt have a longer extension so i used a screwdriver ratchet and the 3 extension 10mm wrench can be open closed or ratchet style small flat tip.

Pull the door handle off from the outside of the door. Also had to change out the exterior door handle and lock set tumbler once.