Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement .
2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
3. Remove the front side door outside handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement .

1

Front Side Door Handle Bracket Bolt

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2

Front Side Door Outside Handle Bracket

Procedure

1. Disconnect the front side door latch (lock) and handle rods to remove the housing
2. Inspect the latch, lock cylinder and handle adjustments. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment .