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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Venture Ext. 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Sliding Door Outside Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the sliding door inner trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the sliding door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 320019 Size: SH
  3. Remove the control rods from the sliding door outside handle lock cylinder.
  4. Pry the barrel nut out of the lock assembly and push the lock rod away from the sliding door lock assembly.
  5. Remove the sliding door lock module harness connector, if equipped.

    6. Object Number: 320023 Size: SH
  6. Remove the sliding door handle lock actuator screws.
  7. Remove the lock assembly from the sliding door.
  8. Remove the outside handle cable from the lock assembly.
  9. Remove the sliding door outside handle bolts.
  10. Remove the sliding door outside handle from the sliding door.
  11. Remove the outside handle cable from the outside handle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 320023 Size: SH
  1. Install the outside handle cable to the outside handle.
  2. Install the sliding door outside handle to the sliding door.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the sliding door outside handle nuts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  4. Install the outside handle cable to the lock assembly.
  5. Install the lock assembly to the sliding door.
  6. Install the sliding door handle lock actuator screws.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  7. Install the sliding door lock module harness connector, if the door is equipped with one.
  8. Push the lock rod towards the sliding door lock assembly and snap the barrel nut into the lock assembly.

    9. Object Number: 320019 Size: SH
  9. Install the control rods to the sliding door outside handle.
  10. Check for proper lock rod travel.
  11. Install the sliding door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  12. Install the sliding door inner trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .