Fixing the Cargo Door

As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, the handle to the rear cargo door on the Astro broke. We ordered a replacement door handle online. I could not find OEM parts, so we had to go with an aftermarket part that claimed to be for the Astro/Safari vans of this period. The new part arrived a few days ago, and with the storms having subsided for the next few days, Lisa decided to take on the replacement today. It was cold (around -5°C) but there was no wind, and the sun was shining on us, so we tackled the fix. Lisa did the work. I just held the door and passed tools to her when needed.

( Easier the Second Time Around )

I locked up the minivan and helped Lisa put away the tools. She says I should avoid using the electric door locks indefinitely, because she is concerned that they will strain some of the assemblies in a way that locking the doors with the keys will not. However, we do once again have full access to the rear cargo area, which is much better than taking things in over the rear seat.