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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1252411  Size: SH
  1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
  2. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
  3. Disconnect the outside door handle rod by releasing the retaining clip (2).
  4. Disconnect the lock cylinder rod by releasing the retaining clip (1).

  5. Object Number: 1252415  Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolts retaining the outside door handle to the door.
  7. Remove the outside door handle from the door.
  8. Remove the lock cylinder from the outside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Replacement.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1252415  Size: SH
  1. Install the lock cylinder to the outside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Replacement.
  2. Install the outside door handle to the front door.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the bolts retaining the outside door handle to the door.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the outside door handle bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 1252411  Size: SH
  6. Connect the lock cylinder rod to the lock cylinder using the retaining clip (1).
  7. Connect the outside door handle rod to the door handle using the retaining clip (2).
  8. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
  9. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.