Door Outside Handle Pivot Replacement Front Door

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



2. Partially remove the front door sound insulator.



3. Disconnect the outside handle rod from he door latch clamshell-style clip.
4. Compress the pin on the handle pivot and remove the pivot and outside handle rod assembly.
5. Disconnect the outside handle rod from the pivot and remove.

1. If installing a new handle pivot, remove and discard the shipping retainer.
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.

Important: Check for proper adjustment of outside handle rod. There should be no tension on pivot or door latch.

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