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Front Side Door Outside Handle Housing Replacement Sedan

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.

  2. Object Number: 1937550  Size: LF
  3. Partly loosen the water vapor barrier.
  4. • Remove the 2 front door retainer base inner paneling.
    • Loosen the water vapor barrier in the area of the handle.

    Object Number: 1938952  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the wiring harness plug with vehicles with open and start.
  6. Disconnect the 2 wiring harness plugs.


    Object Number: 1941007  Size: SH
  7. Remove the front door access panel.
  8. Remove the panel (1) with a plastic wedge.


    Object Number: 1941011  Size: LF
  9. Remove the fixed handle part of the front door with the lock cylinder.
  10. • Pull out and hold the moveable handle part (I).

       Note: The moveable handle part must now be secured in pulled position.

    • Turn the bolt (II) left until it stops.
    • Remove the fixed handle part with the lock cylinder (IV).

    Note: Disconnect the 2 wiring harness plugs with vehicles with open and start.

  11. Remove the door handle.
  12. Pull back the moveable handle part (III) to remove.


    Object Number: 1938371  Size: LH
  13. Remove the bracket for the door outer handle.
  14. • Remove the bolt (1).
    • Remove the linkage (2).
    • Remove the bracket.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Install the bracket for the door outer handle.
  2. • Install the bracket.
    • Install the linkage.

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 3 N·m (26 lb in).

  3. Install the door handle.
  4. Install the moveable handle part into door panel.

  5. Install the front door fixed handle part with lock cylinder.
  6.    Note: Hold the moveable handle part in place while turning bolt.

    • Install the fixed handle part with lock cylinder.
    • Turn the bolt right until it stops.
    • Insert the cover cap.
  7. Install the front door access panel.
  8. Connect the wiring harness plug with vehicles with open and start.
  9. Connect the 2 wiring harness plugs.

  10. Install the water vapor barrier.
  11. Install the 2 front door retainer base inner paneling.

  12. Install the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.

Front Side Door Outside Handle Housing Replacement Coupe

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.

  2. Object Number: 1942298  Size: SH
  3. Partly loosen the water vapor barrier (2).
  4. • Remove the 2 holding angles (1).
    • Remove the 2 pins.

    Object Number: 1941007  Size: SH
  5. Remove the outside door handle assembly (1) aperture rubber grommet.
  6. Remove the fixed handle part of the front door with lock cylinder.

  7. Object Number: 1941011  Size: LF
  8. Remove the door handle.
  9. • Pull out and hold the moveable handle part (I).

       Note: The moveable handle part must now be secured in pulled position.

    • Turn the TORX bolt (II) to the left as far as the stop.
    • Remove the fixed handle part (IV).
    • Pull the moving part of the handle (III) to the rear and remove.

    Object Number: 1938371  Size: LH
  10. Remove the door handle bracket.
  11. • Loosen the bolt (1).
    • Remove the 2 door lock linkages (2).

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Install the door handle bracket.
  2. Install the 2 door lock linkages.

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  3. Install the door handle.
  4. • Insert and engage the movable handle part door panel and door handle cage.
    • Install the fixed rear handle part.

       Note: Hold the movable handle part during the screwing procedure and counter hold the fixed handle part.

    • Turn the bolt clockwise until it stops.
    • Insert the cover cap.

    Note: Hold the outside handle in open position.

  5. Install front door fixed handle part with lock cylinder.
  6. Install the outside door handle assembly aperture rubber grommet.
  7. Fasten the water vapor barrier.
  8. • Install the 2 holding angles.
    • Install the 2 pins.
  9. Install the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement