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Door Handle







Door Handle

Removing and installing is described only for the right door handle. Removing and installing the left door handle is derived from this.

Removing

- Remove housing. Refer to => [ Housing ] Housing.





- Pry out clip - 2 - from door handle - 1 -.

- Swivel door handle - 1 - out of door - arrow -.

Installing

- Guide assembly tool (T10118) into door through opening in outer door panel.

- Light the inner part of door using a flashlight for better view.

- Hook assembly tool (T10118) into spring - arrow A -.

- Engage spring into door lock by pulling assembly tool (T10118) - arrow B -.

Release lever is now locked in position.

Lock is secured by engaging spring in the operating lever. This prevents the cable from subsequently being clipped in at door handle incorrectly.





- Swivel door handle - 1 - into door.





- Pull clip - 2 - into plate cutout and engage clip into door handle - 1 - - arrow -.

During installation, door handle - 1 - must be pressed onto door panel.

Clip - 2 - must engage into door handle - 1 - with a very audibly click.

- Install housing. Refer to => [ Housing ] Housing.

Then a function test must be performed with door open, since the door cannot be opened if release is not correctly adjustment or clipped in.