Removal Procedure
- Front Side Door Armrest Bracket - Remove - Front Side Door Armrest Bracket Replacement
- Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Opening Cover - Remove - Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Opening Cover Replacement
- Front Side Door Water Deflector - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Slide the front side door outside handle (1) rearward and then outwards in a swinging motion releasing the handle from the front side door outside handle bracket.
- Remove the front side door outside handle housing cover screw.(1)
- Using the appropriate tool, spread the handle housing cover (1) from the handle body (2), releasing the clips in the proper order as shown.NOTE:
Place a thin shim between the handle housing cover and handle body to keep clips from locking back together while working your way around using the same method as you go.There are six clips that hold the handle housing cover to the handle body.
- Lift the handle housing cover (1) up from the back gently and push forward to remove handle housing cover from the handle body.(2)