How To Change Door Handles On Chevy Cobalt

The exterior door handle of my car just broke off when i tried to open the door.

How to change door handles on chevy cobalt. Spray the loaded spring with lubricant and work the spring back and forth also the three screws are 10mm. I know how to do some things on the car already. The outside of the door panel at the bottom and sides is held on with clips. I was wondering how hard it would be to replace to door handle myself.

Chevy cobalt door handle fix youtube. Firmly pull the bottom and sides away from the door. First remove the inside door panel. Disconnect any remaining connectors.

Or if i should just save my time and take it to a mechanic. Have to remove inner door panel and is usually 2 bolts around 10mm that hold handle in but the rods must be removed first and these rods are only held in place by a spring steel clip that just flips out off the rod at the handle end. At the top just lift the panel and it should come off. Remove all screws remove inside door handle and door switch.

To remove door panel look for visible screws under and around the edges and or handles remove all these.