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Title: 82 truck outside door handle help
Post by: RobertR on December 14, 2008, 05:48:46 pm

hey guys i have a 82 truck and got some new outside door handles and was wondering if anyone can tell me how to get the rod that connects to the handle off

Title: Re: 82 truck outside door handle help
Post by: gbskunk2006 on December 14, 2008, 06:31:03 pm

You will have to remove the clip the holds that rod at that other end.  The clip is hard to describe but if you have a good flashlight you will see how that clip is held in place.  Once that end of the rod is free it can be slide it right out at the handle end and remove the handle. 

If you still cannot see how to remove that rod, your local Chevy/GMC dealer should be able to pull up a diagram showing what I've described. 

Some figure dexterity here is a real asset :)

Good Luck!

Title: Re: 82 truck outside door handle help
Post by: Blazin on December 15, 2008, 01:38:16 am

A small 90 degree pick is a must too.

Title: Re: 82 truck outside door handle help
Post by: my1tonrat on December 16, 2008, 06:07:35 pm

Getting the rod back on can be a major pain, too.  I didn't have the clip, but an hour, a very small nylon zip tie and some long needle nose pliers with bent jaws got it all back together.
Best of luck. 

Title: Re: 82 truck outside door handle help
Post by: VileZambonie on December 16, 2008, 07:13:09 pm

It looks like this

http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/v/vspfiles/photos/A15518-1.jpg