Rear Door Outer Handle Replacement

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the door.
Sedan is shown; Sport Wagon is similar.

Remove these items:
- Door panel (see REAR DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Door end trim (see REAR DOOR OUTER HANDLE REPLACEMENT )
Raise the glass fully.
Remove the plastic cover (A) as needed.
- 1. Disconnect the power door lock actuator connector (B).
- 2. Remove the rear plug cap (C).
NOTE: If the plastic cover is damaged or torn, replace it with a new one.

Fig 1: Identifying Plastic Cover, Power Door Lock Actuator Connector And Rear Plug Cap
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Remove the door pad (see REAR DOOR PAD REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the plug cap (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Cap
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While holding the outer handle cover (A), remove the bolt and release the hooks (B), then remove the cover.

Fig 3: Outer Handle Cover And Hooks With Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Release the hooks (A), then remove the outer handle holder (B) from the outer handle base (C).

Fig 4: Removing Outer Handle Holder From Outer Handle Base
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Pull back the outer handle (A) out as shown to remove it from the door.

Fig 5: Pulling Back Outer Handle
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Release the hooks (A, B), then remove the outer handle front seal (C) and the outer handle rear seal (D).

Fig 6: Identifying Hooks, Outer Handle Front Seal And Outer Handle Rear Seal
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Remove the outer handle base (A).
- 1. Release the rod fastener (B).
- 2. Disconnect the outer handle rod (C) with a clip remover.
- 3. Loosen the nut.
- 4. Release the hook (D), and slide the base forward to release the special bolt (E) from the door.
Fig 7: Removing Outer Handle Base With Torque Specifications
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Remove the rod fastener (A) from the outer handle base (B), then replace it with a new one.

Fig 8: Identifying Rod Fastener And Outer Handle Base
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Install the handle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Reinstall the outer handle holder before installing the outer handle cover.
- Make sure the connector is plugged in properly, and the outer handle rod is connected securely.
- Make sure the door lock and the door handle operate properly.
- When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover on the door is installed properly.
- Push the hooks into place securely.