Preliminary Procedure

Remove the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.

1

Rear 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

Rear Side Door Outside Handle Cap Bolt

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)

3

Rear Side Door Outside Handle Cap

4

Rear Side Door Outside Handle Rod

Procedure

1. Release the clip at the base of the door lock.
2. Release the handle rods from the lock.
3. Disconnect electrical connector.

5

Rear 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

Rear Side Door Outside Handle

Procedure

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