How do you change out the door handle on a 1999 Tahoe?

Answer 1

Remove the door panel by removing the two bolts in the handle/ armrest then look carefully at the trim ring around the door handle, and you should be able to see where you need to use a flat screwdriver to pop it out of place, and remove it. After that with a flat screwdriver, cats paw, or something else you can gently pry away the entire door panel from the bottom up (it kind of hangs from the "window sill" then lift up when you get to the window. From there you will see how the handle bolts in in a couple of places, and don't forget to take note of how to attach the lever itself before removing the old one. replace the handle, and replace everything.. I think it took me like 20-30 min to figure it out, and install it... I FORGOT TO MENTION~ before you start , pry up the electric window control panel, and disconnect everything, then tuck the wires back down out of the way. Open the door, and look at the door in the area that is above the latch. there is one bolt that looks out of place... remove it, and then pivot the handle out and away from the side the bolt was located (towards the front of vehicle if on left side, etc) then before pulling out, look at the old one, and take note of how the handle is attached, so that you can attach to the new one in the same mannor.