Installation Procedure
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- Transfer the outside door handle release rod to the new handle.
- Transfer the rear side door outside handle blank cylinder to the new handle. Refer to Door Lock Cylinder Replacement .
- Install the outside door handle to the door.
- Install the outside door handle bolts, tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
- Install the new outside door handle rod clip (1) to the latch.
- Install the outside door handle rod to the clip (1) on the latch.
- Close the outside door handle rod clip.
- Inspect the door handle for proper operation before installing the trim as follows:
- Lock the door using the power lock, verify that the outside handle will not release the door latch.
- Unlock the door using power lock, verify that the outside handle will release the door latch.
- Install the rubber grommet, trim pad electrical, inside release handle cable, trim pad.
- Lock and unlock the door using inside lock rod, verifying that the lock rod doesn't bind.
- Verify the inside handle will release the door latch.
- Install the rear side door water deflector.
- Install the rear side door pull handle bracket.
- Install the rear side door trim. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Extended Wheelbase) , Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Standard Wheelbase) .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:
When replacing the old design outside door handle rod clip in step (6) of this removal procedure with the new design clip (1) the anti rotation tab (2) will need to be removed.
NOTE:
When installing the outside door handle rod to latch in order to prevent outside handle lever pre-load, the outside handle shall be fully secured to the door prior to securing integral latch clip to outside handle release rod. Push upward at the bottom the rod clip.