Chrome door handles . Passive entry .

[j123456]

Looking to see if anyone has swapped to chrome handles or swapped handles in general  with the passive entry . ? How big of a job is it .?  

[flat350]

Did it about a month ago,found GM OEM handles from a customizer on ebay for $100.Takes a little longer than the 14-18 models because you need to pull the door cards to get the wiring disconnected but it wasn't too bad at all.

Edited January 17, 2020 by flat350

[j123456]

1 hour ago, flat350 said:

Did it about a month ago,found GM OEM handles from a customizer on ebay for $100.Takes a little longer than the 14-18 models because you need to pull the door cards to get the wiring disconnected but it wasn't too bad at all.

Good to hear . What do u mean by door cards ? The panels ? I haven’t attempted to do it yet. Thinking about bringing it to the local body shop .  Unless I can get enough slack to unplug them from where the door handles are .

[flat350]

You can't access the wire connector from outside,there's not enough slack in the wire.It only takes minutes to pop off the door cards(panels),there's 4 or 5 screws and clips around the perimeter.Hardest part is getting the first wire connector undone(tight space,and 2 clips),once you do one the others are easy.There's a video showing where the screws and clips are and the rear handle part are held on with a torx bolt accessed through a plug on the back end of the door,front part just lifts and pops out.First door took me 45 min. the other 3 maybe 10 min. apiece.

The outside handles don't remove like the earlier models,you had to move a clip inside the door to reinstall,2019 just snaps back in with no tool.

You can buy a little kit with plastic trim removal tools,makes it easier with less chance of damage.

[j123456]

45 minutes ago, flat350 said:

You can't access the wire connector from outside,there's not enough slack in the wire.It only takes minutes to pop off the door cards(panels),there's 4 or 5 screws and clips around the perimeter.Hardest part is getting the first wire connector undone(tight space,and 2 clips),once you do one the others are easy.There's a video showing where the screws and clips are and the rear handle part are held on with a torx bolt accessed through a plug on the back end of the door,front part just lifts and pops out.First door took me 45 min. the other 3 maybe 10 min. apiece.

The outside handles don't remove like the earlier models,you had to move a clip inside the door to reinstall,2019 just snaps back in with no tool.

You can buy a little kit with plastic trim removal tools,makes it easier with less chance of damage.

Thank you for all the pointers . Think I will just bring to my auto body shop . I would end up breaking stuff lol . How many hrs u think it would take a body shop.? Just trying to plan what im going to pay in labor . Also the glass on the window does not need to be removed right ? . 

[j123456]

Also do u have the link for the handles you bought ? Found gm chrome ones for $200

[flat350]

Doesn't matter what I think they'll charge,they'll charge what they want or what the book says,if it does.

My handles came from a private seller'he doesn't sell them unless he's taken a pair off a truck.

I'm thinking the body shop won't be real cheap.

[Ezekiel2517]

I've got chrome and really wish I had painted.  If anyone has some shadow grey handles with the keyless entry I would happily trade. 

[j123456]

I’d be willing to sell my summit white handles with passive entry if anyone is intirested let me know. !!!