I just bought a 97 Astro and had a hard time finding it too because it doesn't have one. The lower right corner of the gas cap cover has a finger pull.
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The door lock remote control receiver for a 1997 Chevy Astro van is located inside the cabin. it is found on the right kick plate.
It should be located under the vehicle on the frame on the drivers side just below the drivers door and the fuel door.
how do you get the door open
my back door to my astro van is jammed some how cannot open it is there another way to open this door. Desperate,
A diagram of the sliding side door on a 1999 Chevy Astro Van can be seenÊin the service manual. This manual is available from the manufacturer upon request.
Check the junk yards
the fuel filter on your astro van is mount along the inside of the frame rail on the driver side(just behind the driver door)under the van. it's a cyliner looking cantainer.
The 2000 Chevy Astro sliding door panel is held in place by two retaining screws and eight retaining clips. Remove the retaining screws and pry outward on the retaining clips.
The spring holding the door button in place has fallen out. Remove the door handle and replace.
Drivers door sticker shows it is 205/75 R15
open it up and back into a tree this worked for me
Go to Autozone, in the HELP! section you will find replacement door handles for the Safari/Astro (they break that often) the instructions come with. This costs under $20