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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the front door window to the full up position.
  2. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement

  4. Object Number: 164522  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the clips securing the rods to the handle.
  6. Remove the rods from the inside door handle.

  7. Object Number: 164505  Size: SH
  8. Remove the rivet mounting the inner door handle.
  9. Use a center punch to drive the door handle mounting rivet mandrel into the rivet head to create a pilot hole.

    Use a 6.35 mm (1/4 in) drill bit to drill out the rivet.

  10. Remove the inside door handle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 164505  Size: SH
  1. Install the front door inside door handle tabs in the front door.

  2. Object Number: 164522  Size: SH
  3. Connect the clips to the front door inside door handle and the lock rods to the handle.

  4. Object Number: 164505  Size: SH
  5. Install the rivet to the front door inside door handle.
  6. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  7. Install the trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .