Outside Door Handle

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Important: Ensure that the window is in the full up position.

2. Remove the door trim panel.
3. Remove the water deflector.
4. Loosen the two bolts from the door handle.

Important: Be careful when removing the door handle.

5. Cover the exterior painted surface to avoid scratching the painted surface.
6. Note the amount of threads showing above the lock rod clips.
7. Remove the linkage (2).
8. Discard the lock rod clips.
9. Remove the fasteners (5).
10. Remove the door handle (1).

Installation Procedure

1. Install the fasteners (5).
2. If necessary, thread the lock rod into or out of the barrel on the lock rod clip at the lock assembly in order to ensure the correct amount of threaded area is visible.
3. Install the lock rods to the handle.
4. Install the handle (1).
5. Install the two door handle bolts (5).
6. Apply slight downward pressure on the lock lever.
Apply upward pressure on the lock rod.
7. Hold the lever up. Rotate the barrel nut until the end of the nut aligns with the hole in then attaching clip.
8. Install the water deflector.
9. Install the door trim panel.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.