Door Outside Handle

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the front door module.
(Refer to Front Door - "FRONT DOOR MODULE ")
Disconnect the front door outside handle connector (A).

Fig 1: Front Door Outside Handle Connector
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Remove the hole plug (A).
After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the front door outside handle cover (B).

Fig 2: Front Door Outside Handle Cover And Hole Plug With Bolt
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Remove the front door outside handle (A) by sliding it rearward.

Fig 3: Front Door Outside Handle

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