Preliminary Procedures

1. Place the window in the full up position.
2. Remove the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement .

1

Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Clip

Procedure

1. Remove arm rest support.
2. Remove the water deflector.
3. Remove the 2 rear front side door window outer weatherstrip bolts and reposition the weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Outer Weatherstrip Replacement .

Tip
Use a suitable tool to open the clip from the threaded rod connecting the lock to the outside handle.

2

Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod

Procedure

In order to prevent outside handle lever pre-load, latch, outside handle, handle bracket and cover/cap shall be fully secured to the door prior to securing integral latch clip to outside handle rod. Integral latch clip shall be in the full up position while securing to outside handle rod.

Tip
Inspect the door lock system for proper operation before installing the door trim panel.