Front Door Exterior Handle

FRONT DOOR LOCK


OUTSIDE HANDLE : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove front door finisher. Front Door Finisher.
2. Remove front door glass. Removal And Installation.
3. Remove front door module assembly. Removal And Installation.
4. Disconnect door antenna and door request switch connector and remove harness clamp (models with
Intelligent Key system) on outside handle bracket.





5. Remove door side grommet, and loosen TORX bolt from grommet hole.

CAUTION:
Never remove TORX bolt forcibly.

Arrow : TORX bolt





6. Reach in to separate key rod (2) connection [on the door key cylinder assembly (1)] (driver side).





7. While pulling outside handle, remove door key cylinder assembly (driver side) or outside handle escutcheon (passenger side).





8. While pulling outside handle (1), slide toward rear of vehicle to remove outside handle.
9. Remove front gasket and rear gasket.





10. While pulling outside handle bracket, slide toward rear of vehicle to remove outside handle bracket.
11. Reach in to separate outside handle cable connection on outside handle bracket.

INSTALLATION
Note the following item, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- When installing each rod, rotate rod holder until a click is felt.
- Check door open/close, lock/unlock operation after installation.