Removal
THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: ENTRY LOCK AND UNLOCK SWITCH (for Front): REMOVAL
HINT
* Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
* The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
2. REMOVE FRONT LOWER DOOR FRAME BRACKET GARNISH LH Disassembly
3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH Removal
4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL LH Disassembly
5. REMOVE DOOR ASSIST GRIP COVER LH Disassembly
6. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal
7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Disassembly
8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH Disassembly
9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER LH Disassembly
10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY OUTSIDE LH
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Using a T30 "TORX" wrench, loosen the screw.
(c) Remove the handle by sliding and pulling it in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.
NOTICE:
If the release plate is not pulled and held when removing the handle, the release plate will interfere with the handle and become damaged.