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Assist Handle and Molding

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Assist Handle and Molding Replacement (Rear Door): Removal Procedure:




1. Remove the lock rod knob and bezel.
2. Pull out on ashtray to remove the screw.
3. Working downwards, pry of the assist handle cover using a plastic tool.
4. Remove the lower screw from underneath the assist handle cover.
5. Remove the inside door handle bezel by unsnapping.
6. Remove the inside door handle screw.
7. Remove rear door assist handle.

Assist Handle and Molding Replacement (Rear Door): Removal Procedure:




8. Disconnect power window switch electrical connection.
9. Remove the power window switch from the assist handle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Assist Handle and Molding Replacement (Rear Door): Installation Procedure:




1. Install the power window switch to the assist handle.
2. Connect power window switch electrical connection.

Assist Handle and Molding Replacement (Rear Door): Installation Procedure:




3. Install rear door assist handle.

4. Install the inside door handle screw.

Tighten
Tighten door handle screw until fully seated but not stripped.

5. Install the inside door handle bezel by snapping into place.
6. Install the lower screw to underneath the assist handle cover.

Tighten
Tighten assist handle screw until fully seated but not stripped.

7. Install screw underneath the ashtray.

Tighten
Tighten assist handle screw until fully seated but not stripped.

8. Install the lock rod knob and bezel.