VE assist handle

[pjtail]

2011 VE commodore series 2 berlina. can assist handle be fitted to front passenger side?

[ZerOne]

Do you mean the grab handle mounted on the roof on the inside of the car ?
If so, then it should definitely be possible. Actually I am surprised there isn't one fitted already ?

I will check the workshop manual today, and see what is involved in fitting one up.

Cheers
Matti

[pjtail]

thanks matti i would really appreciate that. i have a broken leg so having the strap would be a big help to get in and out of the car. it is the one that you describe the grab handle above passenger door
holden probably save $20.00 per car by not fitting one

kind regards
pjtail

[ZerOne]

Dammmm, thats nasty of Holden to do that.
Yeah, you would be right, it probably costs them even less than that to fit them up.
I dont understand Holden sometimes. A grab handle should be standard !
Its like the glovebox light, which is not included in some models as well.
Talk about stingy !!!!!

I will have a good look at the workshop manual tonight, and grab screen scrapes of how the grab handle is fitted up, and post everything up that I find.
I will also grab some pictures of the ones on my car as well.

I am 99% sure the mounting points would all be there, just hidden behind the roof lining.
Also, I am sure that the handle would be pretty easy to source from a wrecker, or even brand new from holden.

Leave it with me, and I will have much more info for your tonight !
Cheers

[ZerOne]

•Pull the assist handle (3) into the down position.
•Prise open the assist handle screw covers (1).
•Remove the two retaining torx screws (2).

Important: When removing the assist handle assembly, take care not to damage the locating pins.
•Remove the assist handle assembly (3).

[ZerOne]

It looks like the mounting bits for both the front Drivers and Passenger side grab handles are there.

Ill try and find out more information for you...

Cheers

[pjtail]

greatly appreciate if you could find out if the mounting nuts are allready on the mounting plate on the bodywork. I don't want to pull down the headlining if they are not there. i can buy a new handle from holden for about $75.00 (they are the rear ones should be the same i hope) they come complete with screws and spacer plate. not sure what spacer is for maybe will be clear when i see it.
the wife will castrate me if i stuff it up as the car is brand new only 1250klms on the clock.
regards
pjtail