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Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (without nwm)

Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (without nwm)

  1. Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
  2. Front Side Door Trim » Remove — Front Side Door Trim Removal and Installation
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (without nwm) — figure 1
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (without nwm) — figure 1
  1. Front Side Door Armrest Bracket Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
  2. Front Side Door Pull Handle Bracket (2) » Remove
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (without nwm) — figure 2
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (without nwm) — figure 2
  1. Route front side door inside handle cable through hole in deflector (1).
  2. Front Side Door Water Deflector (1) » Remove
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (without nwm) — figure 3
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (without nwm) — figure 3
  1.  Front Side Door Outside Handle Access Hole Plug (1) » Remove
  2. Pull the door handle to the open position then turn the front side door outside handle bracket rear bolt (2) counterclockwise until it clicks.
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (without nwm) — figure 4
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (without nwm) — figure 4
  1. Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Bezel (1) » Remove
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (without nwm) — figure 5
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (without nwm) — figure 5
  1. Disconnect the electrical connector. (1)
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (without nwm) — figure 6
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (without nwm) — figure 6
  1. Slide the front side door outside handle (1) rearward and then outwards in a swing motion releasing the rear part of the handle from the front side door outside handle bracket.
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (without nwm) — figure 7
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (without nwm) — figure 7

  1. Swing the front part of the front side door outside handle (1) to remove. Installation Procedure

  2. Install the front part of the front side door outside handle (1) into the front side door outside handle bracket.

  3. Install the rear part of the front side door outside handle (1) into the front side door outside handle bracket and slide the front side door outside handle forward.

  4. Connect the electrical connector. (1)

  5. Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Bezel (1) » Install

  6. Hold the front side door outside handle outwards in the open position.

  1. Front Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Rear Bolt (2) » Tighten — Fastener Specifications
  2. Front Side Door Outside Handle Access Hole Plug (1) » Install
  3. Test door handle for correct operation. If handle does not operate correctly, adjust front side door outside handle counterbalance.
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (without nwm) — figure 8
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (without nwm) — figure 8
  1.   Front Side Door Outside Handle Access Hole Plug (1) » Remove
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (without nwm) — figure 9
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (without nwm) — figure 9

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Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (without nwm) — figure 10
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (without nwm) — figure 10

Insert the EL-42059 (2) and grasp the counterbalance lever (1) . 11. Pull the EL-42059 (2) until the counterbalance lever (1) is fully rotated. Hold in this position. 12. Using a T25 Torx ™ driver (4), turn the front side door outside handle bracket rear bolt (3) counterclockwise until it clicks.

Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (without nwm) — figure 11
Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement (without nwm) — figure 11

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Front Side Door Outside Handle (2) » Install 14. Lightly press the front side door outside handle (2) to ensure it is in position. 15. Using a T25 Torx ™ driver (1), turn the front side door outside handle bracket rear bolt clockwise until the handle (2) is fully seated. 16. Front Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Rear Screw » Tighten — Fastener Specifications

  1.   Front Side Door Outside Handle Access Hole Plug (1) » Install

  1. Route front side door inside handle cable through hole in deflector (1).

  2. Front Side Door Water Deflector (1) » Install

  3. Front Side Door Pull Handle Bracket (2) » Install

  4. Front Side Door Armrest Bracket Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  5. Front Side Door Trim » Install — Front Side Door Trim Removal and Installation

  6. Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling