How to Replace the Left Rear Handle on a Chevrolet Suburban

To replace the outer handle on the Chevrolet Suburban, start by removing the door panel: use a small flathead screwdriver to remove the clip holding the lock, the cover behind the door handle, the cover where the door closing handle is, and the plastic where the power window switch is (once removed, disconnect the connector); after removing the covers, unscrew the 3 screws (1 behind the door handle and the other 2 on the door closing handle) using a 10 mm socket, then pull the panel away from the clips, lifting it up when it is free from the lower clips. Once the panel is removed, disconnect the handle cord, remove the plastic attached to the door; after removing the plastic, take off the black cap from the handle screw, and using a 10 mm socket, unscrew the two handle screws (be careful not to drop them into the door); with a small flathead screwdriver, release the clip holding the door lock rod (bottom left), moving it; at this point, remove the handle from the outside while also passing the lock rod through. After removing the handle, clean the area where the handle was; take the new handle, insert the lock rod into the designated hole, and ensure the handle opening mechanism is in its place; once the handle is seated, secure it by attaching the clip at the bottom left that holds the lock rod, screw in the two handle screws using some tape for assistance, replace the black cap on the handle screw, pass the window regulator connector through the plastic that protects the body, and connect it to the door. Now take the door panel, hook it in place starting with the lower clips, then pass the locking rod, reconnect the handle cord, pass the window regulator connector, and snap the panel back onto the door with some taps from your hands. Now use pliers to raise the lock rod, insert the 3 screws for the panel, tightening them with a 10 mm socket, reconnect the window regulator connector, and snap the plastic back where the window switch button is, then replace the screw covers and the lock rod.