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Door Handle Assembly Overview







Door Handle Assembly Overview






1 Door handle

Before removing, remove lock cylinder with cover on driver's door or housing

To remove, slide door handle back and disengage from operating lever on mounting bracket.

Pull door handle out sideways at back end.

Pull door handle back diagonally out of mounting bracket or door.

2 Bracket

3 Actuating link

Door lock removed.

Engage actuating link in door lock operating lever - arrow -.

The release cable must not be kinked under any circumstances when installing, otherwise malfunctions may result.

Perform a function test after installing.

Slide actuating link sideways into door lock, then rotate 90° to lock.

4 Door lock

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5 Hood catch

6 Hood release lever

Engage actuating link in operating lever on door handle as shown.

Slide door handle into mounting bracket






1 Rear backing

Clip into door panel.

2 Door handle

- Before installing, backing plates - 2 - and - 5 - must be installed.

- Slide door handle into front door opening until it engages in brace on mounting bracket - arrow -.

- Press door handle on rear lock cylinder into mounting bracket.

- Insert lock cylinder with cover cap.

- Completely install bolt to secure lock cylinder Door Handle and Door Lock.

3 Bracket

4 Front backing

Slide onto door handle.

5 Door

- When installing door handle - 1 -, rear end must slide into mounting bracket in - direction of arrow - as shown.