Just fixed my the easiest way. Remove bottom screw through existing round access hole. Cut a hole in the side of the door adjacent to the top screw. Make the slot big enough to get your finger and a wrench into it. Remove the top screw, disconnect the rod on the old door handle by pushing the tip with a screwdriver, remove old handle. Install new handle. It is easier to pull the latch to open position to get it into the door and behind the long lock rod. use needle nose or screwdriver to align and push latch rod into latch BEHIND long lock rod. Put the nuts back on screws, tighten, test, latch. Viola. Patch new hole with metal plate or Duct Tape.
how do you get the door open
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.
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.
how do I replace the inside door handle on a 1998 chevy cheyenne?
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.
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Need to know inside or outside door handle.
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.
Remove the inside door panel of your 1994 Chevy Lumina. Remove the door handle linkage. Remove the door handle retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new door handle.
The spring holding the door button in place has fallen out. Remove the door handle and replace.
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
You will have to remove the entire door panel to get at the screws that hold the handle assembly to the panel.