Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Rear Side Door Outside Handle Bracket, Bracket Clip And Counter Balance

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NOTE:

It may be necessary to transfer the wire harness retainers (2) to the new bracket.

Set the rear side door outside handle bracket counter balance (3) as follows:
1. The outside door handle Can Not be installed until the counter balance (3) is reset.
2. Grasp the front side door outside handle bracket (1) with one hand.
3. From the back side of the counter balance (3) push forward on the counter balance until it can be held in place using the bracket clip (2)

Fig 2: Rear Side Door Outside Handle Bracket, Retainers, Cable And Counter Balance

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Install the rear side door outside handle bracket cable (2) to the counter balance. (4)
Install the rear side door outside handle bracket cable (2) in the retainers (1) of bracket. (3)
Install Rear Side Door Outside Handle Bracket (3)

Fig 3: Rear Side Door Outside Bracket Retaining Screw

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CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

NOTE:

Ensure that the counter balance is reset and locked in the detent of the handle bracket. The counter balance Can Not be reset after the latch and handle bracket has been reinstalled in the door.
Bracket should be slid full rearward prior to tightening bracket screw.

Install and tighten Rear Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Screw (1) to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

Fig 4: Rear Side Door Outside Handle

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Install Rear Side Door Outside Handle (1). Refer to Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement

Fig 5: Rear Side Door Water Deflector

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Install Rear Side Door Water Deflector (1). Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement
Ensure that the door system operates properly before installing the trim.