For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Raise the window to the full up position.
- Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
- Remove the front water deflector, as necessary. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
- Apply masking tape around the outside handle.
- Open the outside door handle rod to lock clip located on the door lock.
- Remove the lock cylinder rod from the outside door handle. Refer to Door Lock Cylinder Replacement .
- Remove the door handle bolt access tape from the inner door panel.
- Remove the bolts (1, 2) from the outside handle.
- Remove the outside handle (1) and the rod (2) from the door.
Important: The outside handles have adjustable outside handle lock rods. This allows for adjustment of the amount of travel needed in order to operate the outside handle.
When servicing a vehicle with adjustable outside handle lock rods, remove all free play between the outside handle and the lock. Also, do not operate the outside handle before these connections are made.Notice: To avoid paint damage, protect the area surrounding the part which you are removing or installing.
Installation Procedure
- Install the outside handle (1) and the rod (2) to the door.
- Install the outside handle bolts (1 2) to the door.
- Install the outside handle bolt access tape to the inner door panel.
- Install the lock cylinder rod to the outside door handle. Refer to Door Lock Cylinder Replacement .
- Install the outside handle rod into the clip
- Close the clip cover over the outside handle rod.
- Inspect the outside handle for proper operation.
- Remove the masking tape.
- Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
- Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
