Front Door Handle: Service and Repair
Door Handle
• The following describes removing and installing the right door handle. Removing and installing the left door handle is identical.
Removing
Perform the following:
- Remove the lock cylinder => [ Lock Cylinder ] Lock Cylinder or the housing. Refer to => [ Cap without Lock Cylinder ] Cap without Lock Cylinder.
- Pull the door handle - 1 - slightly to the rear - arrow a - and out of the mount.
- Move the door handle in the - direction of arrow b -.
- Remove the door handle at a right angle - arrow c -.
- Disconnect the connector (if equipped) from he door handle - 1 -.
Installation
Perform the following:
- If equipped, connect the connector to the door handle - 1 -.
- Install the door handle - 1 - at a right angle - arrow a -.
- Install the door handle - 1 - into the door - arrow b -.
- Push the door handle toward front - arrow c - into the mount inside the bracket.
- Install the lock cylinder => [ Lock Cylinder ] Lock Cylinder or the housing. Refer to => [ Cap without Lock Cylinder ] Cap without Lock Cylinder.
• Always perform a functionality test with the door open.