Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Remove the front door outside handle.
(Refer to Front Door - "FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ")
Loosen the front door latch mounting screws.
Tightening Torque:

6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.0 - 8.0 lb-ft)

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Loosen the front outside handle base mounting screw.
Tightening Torque:

3.9 - 7.8 N.m (0.4 - 0.8 kgf.m, 2.9 - 5.8 lb-ft)

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After loosening the mounting nuts, remove the front door channel (A).
Tightening Torque:

3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-ft)

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Disconnect the front door latch connector (A).

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Remove the front door outside handle base bracket (A).

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After loosening the front door outside handle rod (A), remove the front door outside handle base (B).

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To install, reverse removal procedure.
Information
- Make sure the connector is connected properly.
- Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
- Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).