Removal Procedure
Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:
• Air bag deployment • Personal injury • Unnecessary SIR system repairs • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring. • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.
Caution: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key when performing service in the area of the SIS.
Caution: Disconnect the power window switch when working inside the driver door. When operated, the Express Up/Down Feature allows the door window to move very quickly, without stopping, which could cause personal injury.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System
- Ensure that the window is in the full-up position.
- Remove the trim panel. Refer to one of the following procedures:
- Remove the water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement
- Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Door Outside Handle Replacement
- Remove the lock cylinder (5) from the door handle (1).
Installation Procedure
- Install the lock cylinder (5) onto the door handle (1).
- Install the outside door handle. Refer to Door Outside Handle Replacement
- Install the water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System
- Install the trim panel. Refer to one of the following procedures:
