Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the interior trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side.
2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
3. Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement.

1

Front Side Door Handle Housing Bolt

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
7 N·m (62 lb in)

2

Front Side Door Handle Housing

Procedure

1. Disconnect the lock and handle rods to remove the housing.
2. Release the inside handle cable retainers before removing the door lock.
3. Disconnect the door lock electrical connector.
4. Transfer the lock cylinder to the new housing. Refer to Door Lock Cylinder Replacement.