Removal Procedure

Fig 1: Outside Door Handle Rod Clip

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NOTE:

It maybe necessary to remove the front or rear side door latch from some of the vehicles to access the rod clip, refer to the appropriate procedure in this sub-section.

Using the appropriate tool, open the outside door handle rod clip (1) on the latch.

Fig 2: Outside Door Handle Rod Clip Retaining Tabs

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NOTE:

The clip for the outside door handle rod is designed for one use only, a new clip Must be installed to the door latch to retain the outside handle rod.

NOTE:

Use the appropriate tool to push in on the retaining tabs (1) located on each side of the old clip to remove.

Remove the old outside door handle rod clip from the door latch.