Preliminary Procedure

Remove the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.

1

Front Side Outside Door Handle Bolt Access Plug

Tip
Use a plastic flat-bladed tool to remove the access hole plug, located in the upper inner door area.

2

Front Side Door Outside Handle Cap Bolt

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)

3

Front Side Door Outside Handle Cap

4

Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod

Procedure

1. With the inside door trim panel off, reach around to the inner door.
2. Release the clip at the base of the door lock.
3. Release the handle rods from the lock.
4. Disconnect electrical connector.

5

Front Side Door Outside Handle Counterbalance

Procedure

From inside the door, pull downward on the door handle housing counterbalance and at the same time slide the outside door handle forward. This will release the outside door handle from the door handle housing.

6

Front Side Door Outside Handle

Procedure

Ensure that the handle gaskets stays in place when installing the door handle.