Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the interior trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
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 Door Handle Housing

Procedure

1. Disconnect the lock and handle rods to remove the housing.
2. Transfer the lock cylinder to the new housing. Refer to Door Lock Cylinder Replacement.
3. Inspect the lock, lock cylinder and handle adjustments. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment.