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How to Replace Exterior Door Handle 1997-2005 Chevy Venture
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Tools used
Socket Extensions
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Painter's Tape
10mm Socket
Ratchet
1. Removing the Door Panel
Pry off the window switch panel with a flat blade screwdriver
Disconnect the window switch wiring harnesses
Pry off the door handle bezel with a flat blade screwdriver
Remove two 10mm bolts from the door pull
Pull off the mirror base trim panel by hand
Pull off the door panel by hand
Peel back the water shield
For more detailed instructions, please see the 1998 door panel replacement video
2. Disconnecting the Window
Unlock the window from the window track with the tabs
Slide the window track backwards
Raise the window by hand
Hold the window in place with painter's tape
3. Removing the Door Handle
Pull the rubber plug out of the door
Remove the three 10mm bolts from the door handle
Disconnect the door lock wiring harness
Pull the door handle out from the outside of the door
Pry the latch rod out of the door handle with a flat blade screwdriver
Pull the handle out of the door
4. Preparing the New Door Handle
Pry off the lock cylinder clip from the old handle with a flat blade screwdriver
Pull the lock cylinder clip out of the old handle
Push the lock cylinder into the new handle
Push the lock cylinder clip onto the new handle
5. Installing the New Door Handle
Feed the lock wiring harness into the door
Push the latch rod into the new handle
Push the door handle into place
Insert the three 10mm bolts into the door handle
Connect the door lock wiring harness
Push the rubber plug into the door
6. Reconnecting the Window
Remove the painter's tape from the window
Lower the window by hand onto the track
Slide the track forward
Lock the window into the track
7. Reinstalling the Door Panel
Put the water shield into place
Lift the door panel into place
Push on the door handle bezel
Insert the two 10mm bolts into the door pull
Connect the window switch wiring harnesses
Push the window switch panel into place
For more detailed instructions, please see the 1998 door panel replacement video
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In this video we're going to show you how to replace the outside door handle on this '98 Chevy Venture, same as any Venture, Transport, Montana, or Silhouette from '97 to '05. We're going to show you the driver's side. The passenger's side is basically the same. Tools you'll need are a flat blade screwdriver and a 10mm socket and ratchet with extension.
We're going to start out here fast forwarding through removing the door panel. If you want to see this in in regular speed, just check out our other videos for the Venture door panel removal. It's not that difficult. It's a matter of removing your switch plate, disconnecting some leads, removing a couple of bolts, releasing the clips and then pulling it off. Then remove your water shield.
Next, you want to unlock your window from your window track. It sounds a little weird, but basically, there are a couple tabs: one here and then one here. You press those tabs and at the same time you can see this is sliding. Slide your window track back. That unlocks the window. Now you can see I lifted the window up. I used painter's tape just to secure it. With your window open and out of the way, you're going to want to remove three bolts: one there, one through this hole here and one through this hole which I already removed. There's a black plug on here that I removed. Let's see if I can see that bolt in there. There it is right there. You remove those three bolts. They're 10mm bolts. You'll want a ratchet with a 10mm socket and extension. Get right in there. Obviously you don't need this long of an extension but probably a 6 inch will do. As you're removing these, if you can, be careful not to let them fall down but if they do, they just kind of fall down and you can grab them as you'll see. They fall right down. You're going to want to unplug this lead here.
Now, from the outside just take your handle and pull it out. Then, you need a screwdriver. Work it right in there and push that out. Then on your handle, pull this harness out. Your handle comes up and off.
If you have a new handle, you'll want to transfer your lock mechanism which you just push this wire retainer off. The lock mechanism slides out. Put it back in. Slide the retainer on. Obviously, putting the handle back on, you want to do this one first. You want to feed your harness in here and make sure it goes behind this channel here so it doesn't get stuck in the window. Put that on first. Now put that on. Now, push your handle in from the inside. See, I've got my extension and my 10 mm socket. Feed my bolt in there. We'll fast forward through that same procedure for the other two bolts and then you'll want to use your ratchet handle and tighten them up nice and snug. They don't have to be too tight. Then finally reconnect your power lock harness. Then put that little rubber grommet or plug back in. Kind of just get one side in and squeeze it in.
Slowly bring your window down. Make sure it stays in its track. Slide the track back and the window does need to go into these black clips here. Slide that back, secure it. Like the beginning we're going to fast forward through replacing the water shield and then putting on the door panel. Again, if you want to see this in regular speed just check out our other videos and we hope this helps you out.
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