To fix the rear door handle on a 1987 Chevy Astro, first, remove the interior door panel by unscrewing any fasteners and carefully prying it off. Next, locate the handle mechanism and check for any broken parts or disconnected rods. Replace or reconnect the faulty components as needed, and then reassemble the door panel, ensuring everything is securely fastened. Finally, test the handle to ensure it operates smoothly.
Remove the inside door panel of your 1987 Chevy. Remove the linkage from the door handle. Remove the door handle retaining bolts. The door handle will come off.
how do you get the door open
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To replace the door handle on a Chevy Astro van, first, remove the door panel by unscrewing any visible screws and gently prying off clips. Once the panel is off, disconnect any wiring attached to the power lock or window controls. Next, locate the door handle mechanism, unbolt it, and carefully detach the old handle. Install the new handle by reversing the steps, ensuring all connections are secure before reattaching the door panel.
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
in my 88 astro van I had to completely break out the back handle to first get the door open then I was able to remove interior door cover to do thr replacement. in my 99 asto van I was able to remove the interior cover to open the door then replace the handle.
== == Pull on the inside door handle and it will release it so you can reset the mechanism with your fingers. This solution also worked on a Chevy Astro van 1990.
The only way is to remove the inside door panel (not an easy job with the door closed). Once the panel is removed, you'll have access to the latch mechanism. You will be having to remove this panel to put a new door handle on anyway.
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You will need to remove the inside door panel of your Chevy truck. Remove the door handle linkage. Remove the door handle retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new door handle.
Are the door interchangeable on an 1987 chevy truck and an chevy blazer 1988
Remove the inside door panel from your 1984 Chevy Caprice. Remove the door handle linkage. Remove the door handle retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new exterior door handle.