Front Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair

EXTERIOR FRONT DOOR HANDLE

Removal and Installation

NOTE: The LH side is shown, the RH side is similar.

1. Remove the front door trim panel.
2. Position the watershield aside.
3. Disconnect the exterior front door handle actuating rod.
4. Remove the 2 exterior front door handle nuts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

5. If equipped, disconnect the door lock cylinder actuating rod.
6. If equipped, disconnect the disarm switch electrical connector.
7. Remove the exterior front door handle.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.