Removal Procedure

Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
Front Side Door Trim - Remove - Front Side Door Trim Removal and Installation
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Front Side Door Armrest Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Front Side Door Armrest Bracket (2) - Remove
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Front Side Door Water Deflector (1) - Remove
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Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Cover (1) - Remove
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Front Side Door Outside Handle Access Hole Plug (1) - Remove
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NOTE:
- USE HAND TOOL ONLY. Using a battery operated gun or power tool can BREAK the component.
- Around 10 to 12 rotations is enough to allow the front side door outside handle to be removed.
- Support the front side door outside handle while loosening the front side door outside handle bracket.
Front Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Screw (1) - Loosen
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Disconnect the electrical connector (1)
Pull the front side door outside handle rearward to release it from the handle housing.
Front Side Door Outside Handle (2) - Remove
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Front Side Door Lock Cylinder (1) @ Front Side Door Outside Handle Bracket (2) - Remove
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Place the front side door window in the halfway position to gain access to the window sash (1).
Front Side Door Window Regulator Sash Retainer (1) - Release [2x]
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Place the front side door window (1) in the full up position and tape in place.
Place the front side door window regulator in the full down position.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Front Side Door Window Regulator Nut (1) - Remove [5x]
Front Side Door Window Regulator (2) - Remove
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Front Side Door Window Channel Retainer Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Front Side Door Window Channel Retainer (2) - Remove
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Front Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Screw (1) - Remove
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Front Side Door Latch Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
Disconnect all electrical connectors.
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Front Side Door Latch Bolt (1) - Loosen
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Remove the front side door latch with front side door outside handle bracket (1) from front side door.
Disconnect the wiring harness retainers as necessary.
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Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Rod (1) - Remove
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Front Side Door Outside Handle Cable (1) @ Front Side Door Latch - Remove
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Front Side Door Latch (1) - Remove