Sliding Door Handle: Service and Repair

Sliding Door Outside Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the lock control. Refer to Sliding Door Lock Replacement (Sliding Door Lock Replacement).
4. Remove the lock rods from the handle (1).
5. Remove the outside handle nuts (2).




6. Remove the outside handle and gasket from the door.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the outside handle and gasket to the door.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the outside handle nuts (2).

Tighten the outside handle nuts to 6 Nm (50 lb.in.).

3. Install the lock rods to the handle (1).
4. Install the lock control. Refer to Sliding Door Lock Replacement (Sliding Door Lock Replacement).
5. Install the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Install the trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).