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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 512952  Size: SH
  4. Remove the front door inside handle spring from its retainer clip.

  5. Object Number: 512954  Size: SH
  6. Using a small flat-bladed tool, remove the front door inside handle from the lock module.

  7. Object Number: 512948  Size: SH
  8. Pull back on the door inside handle assembly.

  9. Object Number: 512946  Size: SH
  10. Separate the upper and lower portions from each other. Slide the upper and lower portions off the lock rods.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 512948  Size: SH
  1. Replace the upper and lower portions on the lock rods. Slide the upper and lower portions together.

  2. Object Number: 512954  Size: SH
  3. Reattach the door inside handle assembly to the lock module.

  4. Object Number: 512952  Size: SH
  5. Reattach the front door inside handle spring to its retainer clip.
  6. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  7. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .