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Door Outside Handle Replacement Front Door

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front door outer panel. Refer to Front Side Door Outer Panel Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 941737  Size: SH
  3. Partially remove the front door sound insulator.

  4. Object Number: 940977  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the outside handle rod from he door latch clamshell-style clip.
  6. Compress the pin on the handle pivot and remove the pivot and outside handle rod assembly.
  7. Disconnect the outside handle rod from the pivot and remove.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 940977  Size: SH
  1. If installing a new handle pivot, remove and discard the shipping retainer (1).
  2. Connect the outside handle rod to handle pivot.
  3. Insert rear pin of pivot into door structure. Compress front pin and insert into door structure.
  4. Important: Check for proper adjustment of outside handle rod. There should be no tension on pivot or door latch.

  5. Adjust outside handle rod to freely enter clamshell-style retainer clip in door latch and secure into place.
  6. Install door sound insulator. Refer to Front Side Door Insulator Replacement .
  7. Install the front door outer panel. Refer to Front Side Door Outer Panel Replacement .

Door Outside Handle Replacement Rear Door

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear door outer panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Outer Panel Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 943710  Size: SH
  3. Partially remove the rear door sound insulator.

  4. Object Number: 943407  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the outside handle rod from the door latch clamshell-style clip.
  6. Compress the pin on the handle pivot and remove the pivot and outside handle rod assembly.
  7. Disconnect the outside handle rod from the pivot and remove.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 943407  Size: SH
  1. If installing a new handle pivot, remove and discard the shipping retainer (1).
  2. Connect the outside handle rod to handle pivot.
  3. Insert rear pin of pivot into door structure. Compress front pin and insert into door structure.
  4. Important: Check for proper adjustment of outside handle rod. There should be no tension on pivot or door latch.

  5. Adjust outside handle rod to freely enter clamshell-style retainer clip in door latch and secure into place.
  6. Install rear door sound insulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Insulator Replacement .
  7. Install the rear door outer panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Outer Panel Replacement .