Rear Door Outer Handle Replacement

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Remove these items:
- Door panel (see REAR DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Plastic cover, as necessary (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX - REAR DOOR )
Raise the glass fully.
Release the hooks (A), then remove the rod protector (B) by detaching the clip (C).

Fig 1: Removing The Rod Protector
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Remove the screws securing the latch (A), then lower the latch.

Fig 2: Locating Fasteners
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Remove the maintenance seal (A), then disconnect the outer handle rod (B).

Fig 3: Disconnecting The Outer Handle Rod
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Remove the bolt, then remove the protector (A).

Fig 4: Removing The Protector
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Remove the bolt, then remove the spacer (A).

Fig 5: Removing The Spacer
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While pulling the outer handle (A), remove the handle from the holes in the door. Take care not to scratch the door.

Fig 6: Removing The Outer Handle
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Install the handle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the outer handle rod is connected securely.
- Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
- Make sure the childproof door locks operates properly.
- When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its perimeter.