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Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement C100/Long Body

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1758298  Size: SH
  1. Remove the door water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  2. Remove the outside door handle screw cap.
  3. Remove the outside door handle screw through the door shut face.
  4. Remove the outside door handle by sliding rearward and pulling away from the door.

  5. Object Number: 1758300  Size: SH
  6. Remove the gasket, if necessary.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1758300  Size: SH
  1. Install the gasket, if necessary.

  2. Object Number: 1758298  Size: SH
  3. Install the handle by placing into position and sliding rearward ensuring to engage the outside door handle cap.
  4. Install the outside door handle cap.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the outside door handle screw through door shut face.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the outside door handle screws to 4.5 N·m (40 lb in).

  8. Install the outside door handle screw cap.
  9. Install the door water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .

Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement C105/Short Body

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1758298  Size: SH
  1. Remove the door water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the outside door handle and lock rods.
  3. Remove the bolt that secures the outside door handle cover.
  4. Remove the screw that secures the outside door handle support.

  5. Object Number: 1758300  Size: SH
  6. Remove the outside door handle cover.
  7. Slide the outside door handle knob backward and pull it outward.
  8. Remove the outside door handle support.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1758300  Size: SH
  1. Install the outside door handle support.
  2. Install the outside door handle knob.
  3. Install the outside door handle cover.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1758298  Size: SH
  5. Install the screw that will secure the outside door handle support.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the door handle support screw to 4.5 N·m (40 lb in).

  7. Install the bolt that secures the outside door handle cover.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the outside door handle cover bolt to 4.5 N·m (40 lb in).

  9. Connect the outside door handle and lock rods.
  10. Install the door water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .