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Very useful info for interior door handle that broke on 2011 Lucerne.

flimsy brittle plastic on big heavy doors, especially in Minnesota; who would have imagined that to be a bad idea ?

Here is a another approach to solve the loose handle problem. After reviewing these videos and seeing that the replacement handles have the same design defect, that is the knurled inserts can eventually come loose again, I fixed my neighbors door handle in this fashion. I used a #6 stainless steel finishing washer and a #6X32X2 inch oval head stainless steel screw. I drilled a hole through the handle centered between the moveable door handle and the lock oval and centered from top to bottom. i drilled the hole through the handle and the pot metal housing that holds the lock and the two bolts that hold the pot metal to the knurled threaded inserts. I used a 9/64 drill bit. This bit was small enough to have the hole for the 6X32 screw to tap itself when threaded through the pot metal hole. Then with the inner door panel removed, I removed the rubber boot holding the lock rod as it rises upward. From this door panel oval hole you can see the threaded screw. I then used a #6X32 stainless steel nylon insert locking nut to thread onto the screw. I used a 1/4-inch 5X16 socket with a few flat nuts inside the socket to position the locking nut just at the end of the socket. With a 1/4 X3/8 adapter and an 8-inch long 3/8 extension onto a 3/8 ratchet, I threaded the nut onto the screw and tightened it down. Have a helper or your other hand hold the screw head with a Phillips screwdriver while tightening the nut. If you do not mind the very subtle appearance of the screw head and finishing washer, this very economical mechanical solution should work very well for the life of the vehicle.

Instead of JB weld repair just pay for a Door handle assembly which is 15$ lol

Great video, thank you! I wish I would have seen this before I literally just bought a new handle. Maybe I can cancel the order, LOL. I would recommend using superglue when putting the screw mounts back in before the JB weld. You'd be surprised how well that will work to add even MORE strength.

How do I take off the panel with the door closed? My door latches won’t work.

My factory sensor broke when I tried to get it out it was so tight

damn you sound like jordan peterson

I’ve been trying to replace the door speakers and the clips around the panel are no problem but it’s the two clips that hold the inside door handle on you talked about for the life of me I can’t get that to release.

How has the Crown unit worked for you?

you should add a key word.. removing buick lucerne door panel. Thanks for the info...

Thank you for the video. Im getting a PO016 code and was advised to be sure “everything is lined up” with odpa? Do you have to set motor at TDC before pulling odpa and line up gears? Thanks

Very good explanation of door panel connections. If no screws are visible you don't know how the inside door handle is attached to the door. I had to find out just like you did. Thanks for taking the time to make the video. The epoxy inside the door handle also works very well as mine has been holding for years now.

I’m more concerned about getting the panel back on. I have a window that has fallen off the track down inside the door. I tried tape on thin metal ruler but I sprayed silicone in the track to try and make windows come up so the glass is slippery now and tape won’t adhere to it. Can you elaborate on how to put the panel back on please I’m n a big bind thanks great video tho

Great video A Plus on that. Yeah the JB weld will work if it was done correctly I swear by that stuff. You might have to put a couple small coats as you're putting those pieces back in and then like you said surround it with JB weld but do two small coats separate times and I believe it would work 100%. It's better than spending money on a new one why it's like five to eight dollars for JB weld. But great video thank you. I'm having a problem with my rear driver side passenger door handle it's getting loose and I'm sure the front one driver side I believe is just starting to get a tiny little bit loose so I'm sure I'm going to have to be working on that I'll get somebody to do it

Sounds exactly like Badger from Breaking Bad

2009 Buick lucerne cxl replacing Front Drivers side door handle

Badger from breaking bad

Thank you, very helpful video! Though I wish I had read the comments recommending the Crown unit over the Dorman. Oh well, at least it isn't howling anymore.

My problem is the lock and unlock works fine. My problem is that the door won't open...How do I fix that? Oh, I have a 2007.

Badger?

How has the handle held up since repair?

Sounds like the actor can’t think. Of his. Name but he’s the pothead dad in the show mom lol

Oh my God man thank you so much I have a 2008 Buick Lucerne cxl and I can barely find anything on this until you. I didn't want to end up breaking it and cost in myself even more. Your the bomb.. Now I know.. I'm getting ready to do the front end headlight assembly and a coilover on the back.. I want to get them air ride shocks out of there get rid of that damn compressor get some actual shocks

Pretty sure this really is the only video about the door panel. Thanks

Thank you! I had to replace the drivers door speaker, if it hadn't been for your video I probably would had ruined the door panel trying to get it off.

Excellent because my drivers door was removed by Best buy for speaker installation and it’s moving in the center by the handle, I’m going to give it a good hard knock with my hand... if this works to lock the glides it will save me a 4 hour trip to have the Geeksquad fix it....I’m sure I can do it myself, other than this they did a great job and I don’t hold this against them as it’s not obvious..thank you for the valuable pointers.

Great description, This helped me out big time. Thanks !

I was able to place JB weld on the pulled out screw cylinders from the outside. It fixed the problem without having to take the door off.

was that old opda makin a ticking noise while running? going thru the same problem right now on my 06

3:02 haha "You just WACK it really hard." Sounded funny. Like you're gonna kill a bug or knock somebody out. Thanks for the info...gonna fix mine now.

are you filthy frank's dad

Thanks for the video. We have the same unit and I installed it in 2010, so about 8 years as well. Yours sounds just like mine right now. The web site is a good lead, thanks again.

I had the same problem. This is how I fixed it. ruclips.net/video/x83vjIclEyk/видео.html

How old is the Unit? when was it installed and How often have you used it? can you send link and part #'s for the new ones THanks

I took some of the sticky adhesive from the frost panel and put it on the end of the socket was very helpful removing and installing the screws

I appreciate your presentation. I found it helpful.

I actually took a short cut...didn’t take off the door panel, pulled out handle some from door, managed to put JB weld on handle and stripped out inserts, let JT weld get just a tiny bit gooey, then pressed the door handle back in place. It’s actually held. Takes just a few minutes and if it doesn’t work, you can go back and take off the whole panel. Ridiculous how cheaply made these handles are...who engineers this stuff? I’m sure they just wanted to save 1 ounce.

Hi, where did you find this moose. Nice

Thanks for the tutorial vid. My regulator got messed up and because of this vid I fixed it! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

Thanks! I am going to order one asap.

Hey Dave- I got the same problem on my opda. It was replaced just before I got this particular LJ by a little dealer. I suspect he used the Dorman. It was fine for a few months, but started really leaking lately. Unfortunately I can't warranty it, but I thought you might want to know you aren't all alone.

how to replace drivers door on 2009 buick lucerne

I change my handle about 10 times so far… Your video really helped me

Hi Dave, great video. Can you buy those inserts for the handle? Also how long do you let the JB Weld dry before putting the handle on. The door handle came loose after washing the car in -35 weather. Dumb move.

thank you very much . i did just as you said, jb weld and all , the 2 clips in the center of the door came out went i was takeing the panel off . thanks to you i new where they went. all worked great. i also like the jb weld in it. yours dennis

Thanks for the vid, it's very helpful. I have a 07 lucerne, I have to do this repair, after repairing the fender ornament that came off, sealing the trunk to stop water leaks, repairing a roof decorative strip, not to mention a engine mount, and various oil gasket leaks, etc. I've never owned a car thats fallen apart like this..pieces and parts just come apart or fall off! I'll never buy another GM product after this! No quality in parts, assembly, or installation but just cheaply made!

Well done video. Thank you. I think I might just buy door handle for less than $15 on Rock Auto.com. Not too comfortable doing the JB Weld - I'm concerned that I'll get it in the wrong place ! www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/buick,2007,lacrosse,3.8l+v6,1433643,body,outside+door+handle,1024

GM - Garbage Manufactured They've used the same trick to generate door handle sales since the 70's. lol Areas that require some structural integrity to last, are purposely cast thin imo.

I really appreciate that you posted this! The body shop quoted a price of $230 to do this for me. The part was $30 from Rock Auto. I saved $200! I never would have figured out on my own, how to remove the sliding clips behind the door handle. Thanks a ton!