Outside Door Handle Replacement

NOTE: Raise the window fully.

1. Remove:
•   Door panel (page 20-13)
•   Plastic cover (page 20-14)
•   Corner sash trim (page 20-19)

2. Loosen the mounting nut and remove the mounting bolt, then move the rear channel forward.

3. Disconnect the handle rod and lock rod from the latch.

NOTE: Take care not to bend the rods.

4. Remove the mounting screws, then slide the latch assembly down until you can see the outside door handle mounting bolt (page 20-16).
5. Remove the mounting bolts, then pull out the outside door handle.
Pry the door handle latch rod out of its joint using a flat tip screwdriver.

NOTE:
•   Use protective tape around the outside door handle to prevent damage.
•   To ease reassembly, note the location OA of the rod on the joint before disconnecting it.

6. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.