Removal Procedure
- Remove the trim panel. Refer to
Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
- Remove the water deflector. Refer to
Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement
- Cut off the outside handle
rod-to-lock clip from the lock using side cutters.
- Unscrew the remainder of the clip from the outside handle rod.
- Discard the clip.
- Drill out the outside
door handle rivets (2).
- Remove the outside door handle from the handle rod and the door
(2,3).
Installation Procedure
- Attach the outside door
handle rod to the door
handle (2,3).
- Install the outside door handle and the rod to the door (2,3).
- Install the rivets securing the outside door handle to the door
(2).
- Snap a new outside handle
rod-to-lock clip onto
the door lock lever.
- Position the outside door handle rod in the clip to remove any
free play to the outside door handle.
- Snap the clip cover closed over the threaded outside door handle
rod.
- Install the water deflector. Refer to
Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement
.
- Install the trim panel. Refer to
Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement