door handle on the inside broken

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May 26, 2013 | 01:31 AM

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Drunkship

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From: Springfield, MA

Is there any way I can use regular Cobalt door handles so I don't have to use the corny fake chrome?

May 26, 2013 | 12:03 PM

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Gobolt210

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From: san antonio TEXAS

gotta be able to, only if its the handle designed to go on that door. I used my driver side back door handle temporarily and the fitment was off, almost broke that one.

May 26, 2013 | 06:57 PM

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10CSSTC

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We need a how to on replacing interior door handles. My chrome has chipped off and scrapped some of my passengers before.

Sep 25, 2019 | 11:30 PM

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amberbullock513

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From: Dayton

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Originally Posted by Mr_Slobalt

it's possible the cable popped out of the handle.... try removing the screw cover behind the handle with a flathead and using a phillips to remove the screw....then gently pry around the handle to pop it out from the door panel.....if the cable is not attached, you'll know....a black piece clips to the top-rear of the handle to hold the cable in place......if it's attached, then you'll probably have to tear into the door to see where the issue lies, but pull on the cable (detached from handle) and see if it opens the door....the cable may be stretched

let me know if you need anything else!

I need some help. I'll be trying to attached hopefully the cable tomorrow. My door swung full force open and interior handle will no longer open door. Outside handle and lock work a ok, just Interior handle does Nota. Can u email me so maybe u can talk me through what u just explained? Amber

Sep 26, 2019 | 09:51 AM

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ProfDNS

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From: Frozen Wasteland of the North

Thread has been dead for 6 years, you're responding to a post that's 10 years old.

Anyways...
1) Remove interior door handle panel, remove screw
2) Remove interior arm rest panel, remove 2 screws
3) Remove plastic panel, trim removal tool works best; they are plastic clips
4) Unhook electrical harness from tweeter (if available) and door controls (needed to get plastic panel off completely)
5) Trace the long black cable to the door handle. You'll need to seat that cable into the hole, and wrap the plastic part around to the bottom to lock it in. Will take a few attempts to complete.
5a) Test door handle.
6) Put everything back together.

It sounds difficult, but once you get in there, it's very straight forward.