Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
2. Remove the front side door outside handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement.

1

Front Side Door Outside Handle Bolt Access Plug

Procedure

Remove the water deflector.

Tip
Use a plastic flat-bladed tool to remove.

2

Front Side Door Outside Handle Housing Bolt (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)

3

Front Side Door Outside Handle Housing

Procedures

1. Disconnect the front side door latch and handle rods to remove the housing.
2. Release the front inside door handle cable retainers before removing the front side door latch.
3. Disconnect the front side door latch electrical connector.