Caution: Disconnect the power window switch when working inside the driver's door. When operated, the Express Down Feature allows the door window to drop very quickly, without stopping, which could cause personal injury.

Important: The clip retaining the outside door handle opening rod to the door lock should not be reused. To ensure the proper retention of the rod, the clip must be replaced after being opened to release the rod.

1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .



2. Remove the water deflector.



3. Remove the rear sight/access plugs.



4. Reconnect the power window switch and raise the door window.
5. Disconnect the switch.



6. Remove the lock rod from the outside handle lock cylinder lever (key lockable outside handle).

Important: To ensure the proper retention of the door opening rod to the door lock, the lock clip must be replaced after being opened to release the rod.

7. Remove the clip attaching the outside handle door opening rod to the door lock.

7.1.	Remove the clip from the door opening rod by prying open the clip using a coolant hose removal tool.

7.2.	Remove the clip from the door lock by cutting the base of the clip off with a pair of side cutters.




8. Remove the bolts attaching the outside handle.
9. Remove the handle and the gasket.
10. Transfer parts as necessary.

Caution: Disconnect the power window switch when working inside the driver's door. When operated, the Express Down Feature allows the door window to drop very quickly, without stopping, which could cause personal injury.

1. Install the lock cylinder to the handle if necessary.
2. Install the door opening rod to the handle.



3. Install the gasket to the handle.
4. Install the handle to the door, turning the key in the lock to aid in installation.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

5. Using the sight holes for access hand start the outside handle mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the outside door handle mounting bolts to 8 N·m (70 lb in).




6. Install a new door opening rod retaining clip to the door lock.
7. Install the lock rod to the lock cylinder lever (key lockable outside handle).
8. Install the door opening rod to the door lock.

8.1.	Position the rod to the clip eliminating any free play to the handle.

8.2.	Snap the clip closed around the threaded part of the rod.




9. Install the water deflector.



10. Install the sight access plugs.



11. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .