Removal And Installation

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CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without damaging the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Separate the front door quadrant inner cover (A) by using the remover.

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Using a flat-tip or remover, remove the front door pull handle cap (A).

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Loosen the mounting screw and remove the front door trim (A).
Tightening torque:

4.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.5 kgf.m, 2.9 - 3.6 lb.ft, 34.7 - 43.4 lb.in)

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Remove the front door inside handle cage (A).

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Cage must be assembled until it makes clicks sound.
Disconnect the connectors (A).

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To install, reinstall in reverse order of removal procedure.
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- Make sure the connector is connected properly.
- Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.