Installation Procedure
Front Side Door Inside Handle Cable (1) - Install
- Using the appropriate tool, close the front side door latch access cover.
Front Side Door Outside Handle Cable (1) - Install
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Rod (1) - Install
Install retainers as necessary.
- Install the front side door outside handle bracket (1) and the front side door latch (2) as an assembly.
If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Remove loose debris from internal and external threads using compressed air.
- Apply liquid thread locking adhesive in a strip along half of the length of the external threads, starting at the tip, just prior to installation. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Front Side Door Latch Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
- Front Side Door Latch Bolt (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Connect the electrical connector. (1)
Front Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Bezel Insulator (1) - Install
Install the front part of the front side door outside handle (1) into the front side door outside handle bracket.
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.
Connect the electrical connector. (1)
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Bezel (1) - Install
Front Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Rear Bolt (2) - Tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Test door handle for correct operation. If handle does not operate correctly, adjust front side door outside handle counterbalance.
Insert the EL-42059 (2) and grasp the counterbalance lever (1).
- Pull the EL-42059 (2) until the counterbalance lever (1) is fully rotated and hold in this position.
- 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 (2) - Install
- Lightly press the front side door outside handle (2) to ensure it is in position.
- Using a T25 Torx™ driver (1), turn the front side door outside handle bracket rear bolt clockwise until the handle (2) is fully seated.
- Front Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Rear Bolt - Tighten - Fastener Specifications
Front Side Door Outside Handle Access Hole Plug (1) - Install
Front Side Door Window Channel Retainer (1) - Install
- Install the wiring harness to the front side door window channel retainer (1).
Front Side Door Window Channel Retainer Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Position the front side door window regulator (2) to the original location.
- Front Side Door Window Regulator Nut (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Ensure the front side door window is properly seated in the window sash.
Install the locking rod (1) into the latch.
- Push the locking rod (1) into the locking rod clip.
- WARNING:
When installing the water deflector, ensure that the water deflector is securely fastened to the door inner before installing the door trim. An improper seal of the water deflector against the door inner may affect the ability of the front door pressure sensor to detect a side collision. This may result in improper airbag deployment and could cause bodily injury.
NOTE:When reinstalling the front side door water deflector (1) ensure that the integral locators are installed properly and that the front side door water deflector (1) is secured and leakproof.
Route the front side door inside handle cable through the hole in front side door water deflector (1) while installing it to the door.
- Front Side Door Water Deflector (1) - Install
Front Side Door Armrest Bracket (1) - Install
- Front Side Door Armrest Bracket Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Front Side Door Trim - Install - Front Side Door Trim Removal and Installation
- Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Refer to Fastener Caution .