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How to Replace Exterior Door Handle 2004-12 Chevy Malibu

Created on: 2011-12-05

Watch this video from 1A Auto to see how you can replace the exterior door handle on your 04-12 Chevy Malibu.

  1. step 1 :Removing the Door Handle
    • Pull the screw cover plug out of the door
    • Remove the T25 Torx screw from the door
    • Pull the door handle
    • Pull off the door lock bezel
    • Pull the door handle back and off
  2. step 2 :Installing the New Door Handle
    • Put the new door handle into place
    • Slide the door handle back
    • Pull the door handle
    • Push the door lock bezel into place
    • Insert the T25 screw into the door
    • Push the screw cover plug into place

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In this video, we're going to show you outside door handle replacement on this 2006 Malibu, same as the Malibus of this vintage as well as other GM vehicles. The only tool you'll need is a T25 Torx driver. You may want to do this if your door handle breaks or if you want to upgrade to chrome door handles.

There's a little plug here. Pull that out. Use a T25 Torx wrench and you can see a screw kind of diagonally in here. We'll remove that. We'll speed it up here as I'm just unscrewing that T25 Torx screw. I'll put out on the handle. I'm going to pull out on this here. It just comes right out. Go back with the handle and right out.

Reinstallation is just the reverse. Have the handle back, put it in, slide it forward, and you can pull it out, re-insert that part of the handle. Take your Torx screw. It's right in.Tighten it nice and firm and then put your cap back in.

We hope this video helps you out. Brought to you by www.1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the Internet. Please feel free to call us toll-free, 888-844-3393. We're the company that's here for you on the Internet and in person.

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