Outside Handle

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the sliding door finisher. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the grommet, and the outside handle escutcheon bolt (TORX T30) from grommet hole.

Fig 1: Identifying Outside Handle Escutcheon Bolt
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While 1) pulling the outside handle, 2) remove outside handle escutcheon.

Fig 2: Removing Outside Handle Escutcheon
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While 1) pulling outside handle, 2) slide toward rear of vehicle to remove.

Fig 3: Removing Outside Handle
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Remove the front gasket and rear gasket.

Fig 4: Identifying Front Gasket And Rear Gasket
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Remove the TORX bolts (T30), remove the door lock assembly.

Fig 5: Using Torx Bit On Door Lock Assembly
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Remove the TORX bolt (T30), and remove the outside handle bracket.

Fig 6: Outside Handle Bracket With Torque Specifications
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While pulling outside handle, slide toward rear of vehicle to remove outside handle and door lock assembly.

Fig 7: Identifying Outside Handle
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Disconnect the door lock actuator connector.
Separate outside handle cable from the outside handle bracket.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 8: Identifying Outside Handle Cable From Outside Handle Bracket
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