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Door Handle Replacement - Front Outside

Fig 1: Door Handle Replacement - Front Outside
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Door Handle Replacement - Front Outside

Callout Component Name
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
Fastener Tightening Specifications:  Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the front door interior trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
  2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
1 Screw, Front Side Door Outside Handle Cap

Tighten:  3 N.m (25 lb in)

2 Cap, Front Side Door Outside Handle
Tip:  Pull the outside handle lever outward and hold while removing the cap.
3 Lever, Front Side Door Outside Handle
4 Seal, Front Side Door Outside Handle
5 Screw, Front Side Door Outside Handle

Tighten:  9 N.m (80 lb in)

6 Housing Assembly, Front Side Door Outside Handle
Tip:  Disconnect the outside handle rod from the lock assembly before removing the handle.