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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1218945  Size: SH
  1. Remove the plug (1) to expose the T25 TORX head set bolt.
  2. Remove the bolt under the plug (1).
  3. Remove the outside cap (2).

  4. Object Number: 1218955  Size: SH
  5. Pull the outside handle (1) rearward and out of the door. Remove the outside handle.

  6. Object Number: 1218975  Size: SH
  7. Pull the gaskets (1) off the door.

  8. Object Number: 1218979  Size: SH
  9. Remove the T25 TORX head bolt (1). Remove the handle housing.
  10. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement or to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  11. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement or to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  12. Remove the lock cylinder. Refer to Door Lock Cylinder Replacement .

  13. Object Number: 1223892  Size: SH
  14. Remove the lock rod (1) from the housing (2).

  15. Object Number: 1218256  Size: SH
  16. Remove the handle rod from the lock.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1223892  Size: SH
  1. Install the lock rod (1) to the housing (2).

  2. Object Number: 1223874  Size: SH
  3. Install the handle rod to the lock.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1218979  Size: SH
  5. Install the TORX T25 bolt (1) to the handle housing.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 3 N·m (27 lb in).


    Object Number: 1218975  Size: SH
  7. Install the handle and cap gaskets (1).

  8. Object Number: 1218955  Size: SH
  9. Position the outside handle into the door. Slide the handle forward.
  10. Install the lock cylinder. Refer to Door Lock Cylinder Replacement .

  11. Object Number: 1218945  Size: SH
  12. Install the TORX head cap. Install the T25 TORX head bolt from the door frame side.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  14. Install the TORX plug.
  15. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement or to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  16. Install the trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement or to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .