Rear Door Outer Handle Replacement

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Remove these items:
- Door panel (see REAR DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Plastic cover, as needed (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX - REAR DOOR )
Raise the glass fully.
Disconnect the outer handle rod (A) from the latch (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Handle Rod And Latch
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Remove the screws securing the latch (A), then lower it.

Fig 2: Latch Screws W/Torque Specification
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Remove the child lock cap (A) and bolt, then remove the protector (B).

Fig 3: Child Lock Cap And Protector W/Torque Specification
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Remove the bolt, then remove the spacer (A).

Fig 4: Spacer Bolt W/Torque Specification
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While pulling the outer handle (A), remove the handle from the holes in the door panel. Take care not to scratch the door.

Fig 5: Identifying Outer Handle
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Disconnect the outer handle rod (A) from the outer handle (B).

Fig 6: Identifying Outer Handle Rod And Outer Handle
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Install the handle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
- When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its outside perimeter to seal out water.
- Check for water leaks.