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Jun 15, 2017 | 11:11 AM

humphrey169

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Side door handle fix

So after some searching I couldn't find any real good info on how to fix my sliding door. The outside handle didn't work and you had to open the front door to get to the inside handle. Knowing the cables are known to go bad I ordered some aluminum cable ends from eBay.

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Jun 15, 2017 | 11:19 AM

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Go get the inside panel off you have to take the top small cover off first. One screw

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Jun 15, 2017 | 11:29 AM

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Next the handle and the door lock extension comes off

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Jun 15, 2017 | 11:34 AM

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Then the two window latches

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Jun 15, 2017 | 11:50 AM

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Then the upper molding comes off. It's held on by metal clips on the door. They just pop off

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Jun 15, 2017 | 12:23 PM

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Then 2 screws hold the lower panel on. It pulls up after they are removed

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Jun 15, 2017 | 12:26 PM

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Next I found the cable end that needed replaced. I cut the rubber end off and replaced it with the aluminum piece

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Jun 15, 2017 | 04:42 PM

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I drilled a hole so I could get a screw driver on it. Removed the screw and added loctite. Reinstall everything and your in bussiness.

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Jun 15, 2017 | 04:58 PM

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Nice tutorial. I had the same exact problem when I purchased my van. Both the cable end was broken and that screw was loose. I didn't loctite the screw the first time and it loosened up again after about a year. I Loctited it the second time.

Jun 15, 2017 | 05:02 PM

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Those pics will help many!
Thanks

Jun 15, 2017 | 08:53 PM

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Yes, thanks for taking the time to share this!

Jun 15, 2017 | 08:59 PM

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Yeah no problem. Hopefully it keeps someone from breaking their panel from improper removal of just saves them money from paying someone to do it. Took like 10 minutes even with taking pictures.