Door handle replacement on 95-98 (2000) C/K

[Ryan98948]

This will cover most steps on removing the interior door handle on the 95-2000 old body style trucks and SUVs. Broken door release handles on the inside are a common problem with these models I have learned

This covers the models with manual windows and lock it will be different if you have the yuppie things like power windows and locks

1) take off the trim peice that is right where the outside mirror mounts by gently pulling on it till it comes off the triangle looking piece.

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2) next I took off the armrest by unscrewing the two screws and lifting it out while sliding it back
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3) after that I took off the trim surrounding the door handle by gently prying the clips and wedging a screwdriver in place after each clip to keep the them from going back in while I did the others (4 total)

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4) I remover the window crank next by forcing the retaining clip out with a screwdriver and had a rag covering the other end to keep it from flying away

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5) after all those things wre removed you can go ahead and take off the door panel. I had a tough time with one of the clips and ended up cracking the panel

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6) now remove the door handle by drilling out the rivet on the bottom of the handle and sliding the handle forward and disconnecting the rods . I chose not to drill out the rivet completely because I was planning on using a self tapping screw to re-install the handle.
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Installation is the reverse of removal .

Heres is a picture of the self tapper I used

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The part I used was 15708049 which is for the rear left door of the yukons tahoe and suburban but is the exact same thing as the front.

[Cracker]

Or you can roll up the window and go through the vent hole in the door jamb. :D

[Ryan98948]

To get to the outside handle. :D
This is for the inside door handle :read:

[Cracker]

Originally posted by Ryan98948
To get to the outside handle. :D
This is for the inside door handle :read:

Gotcha, I might have to do this soon, actually both inner and outer.
:(

[yt500pmd]

dont forget to grease (white lithium) the lock rod and door opening rod, where they go through the plastic holders.

part # 15708043 for grey interior with dark grey handle.

[Mn02Sierra]

i just did this 5 min ago....this article helped out a lot!!!

you can buy this from napa for $15

[TIMSPEED]

I need to do this job very soon. The drivers side inner handle on the 'Hoe, is literally hanging there, have to roll the window down and open it from the outside, LOL. Glad to know this is an easy fix.

[willcarsrule]

96 tahoe k1500 Ok my friend decided to do a overhaul on his driver door. He replaced his window motor and inner door handle that all worked great... but now his outside door handle doesnt work and the door wont close. He told me he took the 3 screws holding the latch on to give him alittle more room to get the window motor and track out and he put it back not it doesnt work... all i can see is that the outside door handle has a rod(appears painted red) that is now on the like outside of the latch you can see it moving from the top with the window rolled down and it moves and donest contact any thing, how does that work?.. does it just go about in the midddle of hte latch looking from the top down, u can see alittle like ridge it appears like it could retain the rod??????????:sniper:

thanxs for any help!!!

[TIMSPEED]

Does it have to be a specific color? Called Napa they said they have them in stock, for $14.50, so I assume it's the right one. Couldn't find it under 95 tahoe, so he looked under 95 burb, and found it. Part # 7354251. Is this correct?

[Whifflebat]

There are a couple of colors to choose from, gray and tan off the top of my head.

[willcarsrule]

no, its not the problem to find the part. It works but the outside door handle rod that connected to the latch fell out of the latch when i disconnected it from the side of the inside of the door. Also before I couldnt get the door shut. Now i got it shut and I cant get it open???? I played with the locks and got it half way but thats it? The rod which opens hte door from the inside is completely out and I have been trying everything to get hte latch to work to get the door open so i can get the two rods back in,I know now where they go i just have to get the door open.. I keep pushing on the spring where the outside door handle rod connects to push it down to open the door, but no matter how hard i push it doesnt open?. its been real frusting about 3 1/2 hrs and still door doesnt work...

thanxs for anyhelp

[twindaddy]

This thread helped me to replace the driver's side handle in my 'burban last week. One thing I will add that will help remove the old/install the new:

If you loosen the few bolts that hold the inner door skin to the door, this piece will slide in and out much easier. Mine was 'sandwiched' in between the two, and a few turns of the top three bolts made it slide right out.

Grey left hand side - PN 7354251 from Napa $14.49.

[Aron]

were can i get rods for the doors, from door handle to door latch to open door, i only need one and thats drivers side, im going tomor to the junky yard to see if they have one, if not anyone kno?

[lowonair88]

i would try ckresto.com :windowlic

[Aron]

na its all good now, i made something that works better than any rod ever made for any vehical, works alot better with shaved handles to :D, colths hangers works wounders.

[jeepinfewl]

Can anyone tell me how to reconnect the red rod that extends from the exterior handle down to the door latch? Does it just slide in through the top of the latch machanism?

[blown68ssrs]

Great article. Followed it and changed mine in under 30 minutes.

[C4!]

Thanks for the article! Replaced both my door speakers in 45 min!:clap:

[kenman1717]

no, its not the problem to find the part. It works but the outside door handle rod that connected to the latch fell out of the latch when i disconnected it from the side of the inside of the door. Also before I couldnt get the door shut. Now i got it shut and I cant get it open???? I played with the locks and got it half way but thats it? The rod which opens hte door from the inside is completely out and I have been trying everything to get hte latch to work to get the door open so i can get the two rods back in,I know now where they go i just have to get the door open.. I keep pushing on the spring where the outside door handle rod connects to push it down to open the door, but no matter how hard i push it doesnt open?. its been real frusting about 3 1/2 hrs and still door doesnt work...

thanxs for anyhelp

ever get this figured out, my drivers door doesn't open after inner handle install, rod is bent somewhat, but lock works, and can hear, latch moving when pulling handles(in and out), but door will not budge at all.