1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
2. Remove the water deflector as needed. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement



3. Use side cutters in order to cut off the outside handle rod-to-lock clip from the lock.
4. Unscrew the remainder of the clip from the outside handle rod.
5. Discard the clip.

1. Install a new outside handle rod-to-lock clip onto the door lock lever.
2. Position the outside door handle rod in the clip eliminating any free play in the outside door handle.
3. Snap the clip cover closed over the threaded part of the outside door handle rod.
4. Install the water deflector as needed. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement
5. Install the trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
6. Inspect the door lock system for proper operation.

In order to properly evaluate the lock system after installing a replacement part, make the following operational checks:

1. Insert the key into the cylinder.
2. While holding the key in the neutral (pull-out) position, actuate the inside locking button to the fully locked position. Move the inside locking button back to the full unlocked position.

There must be no forced movement of the key out of the neutral position during the cycling.

3. The key must be be removeable when the inside locking button is held in both the fully locked and unlocked positions.
4. Turn the key to the fully locked position. Return the key to the neutral (pull-out) position.

Actuate both the outside and the inside handles in order to ensure that the door will not open.

5. Turn the key to the fully unlocked position. Return the key to the neutral (pull-out) position.

Actuate both the outside and inside handles in order to ensure the door will open.