I pulled mine off after the door was frozen shut.
How to change silverado door handle.
Replace an exterior door handle assembly.
Pull the plastic door handle off the metal rod.
Push the metal rod through the door.
Pry out the rubber pad behind the door handle with a flat blade screwdriver.
This is a simple fix to fix the 2007 2013 chevy ltz silverado slt sierra tahoe yukon and suburban door handle.
Pry off the trim piece inside the door handle with a flat blade screwdriver.
Remove the two 10mm bolts underneath the handle.
Dads door handle broke on his 04 silverado 2500hd.
So i replaced it with one i had from previous trucks.
Pry off the trim piece at the front top corner of the door panel with a flat blade screwdriver.
90min or less skill.
Pry out the small metal clip in the door handle with a flat blade screwdriver.
Replace the door handle trim.
Remove the two 10mm bolts inside the door pull.
Remove the small circular metal piece.
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.
Try your door panel buttons to make sure that they are operating.
Remove the 10mm bolt inside the door handle.
Replace the mirror trim.
Pretty easy job once you know how the door panel com.
This fix does not require you to take the d.
These instructions will help you replace the exterior door handle on your silverado.
Put the lock and unlock tab back onto the door panel by installing the front tab and then clicking the rear clips in place.