Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Remove the hole plug (A).
After loosening the mounting bolt, remove the front door outside handle cover (B).
Tightening torque:

7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Front Door Outside Handle Cover And Hole Plug
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Remove the front door outside handle (A) by sliding it backward.

Fig 2: Sliding Front Door Outside Handle Backward
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Disconnect the front door outside handle connector (A).

Fig 3: Front Door Outside Handle Connector
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Be sure to install the outside handle pad (A) between the outside handle and the door panel.
  
  Fig 4: Outside Handle Pad
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- Make sure that the connectors are connected properly.
- Make sure that the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.