Pull the door handle off from the outside of the door.
How to change door handle on 2005 gmc sierra.
Remove the door inner door handle 3 15 unclip the door lock rod.
I pulled mine off after the door was frozen shut.
Disconnect the latch rod from the outer door handle.
Start the three 10mm nuts onto the door handle by hand.
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Install the new door handle 3 55 slide the new door handle back on.
The fun really start when both the outside and interior handles decide to break at the same time.
Unbolt the 10 mm bolt.
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.
Remove the three 10mm nuts from the door handle.
Installing the new outer door handle 4 56 push the new handle in from the outside of the door.
Also had to change out the exterior door handle and lock set tumbler once.
Unclip the door panel and unplug the wiring harness.
Remove the door handle.