Removal and Installation: Removal

Remove the rear door finisher. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Disconnect the inside handle knob cable and lock knob cable from the back side of the front door finisher.

Fig 1: Identifying Inside Handle Knob Cable And Lock Knob Cable
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Remove the rear door sealing, glass and corner piece assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove door side grommet, and remove outside handle escutcheon bolt (TORX T30) from grommet hole.
CAUTION: Do not forcibly remove the TORX bolt (T30).

Fig 2: CAUTION Do Not Forcibly TORX Bolt
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While pulling the outside handle, remove outside handle escutcheon.

Fig 3: Removing Outside Handle
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While pulling outside handle, slide toward rear of vehicle to remove outside handle.

Fig 4: Pulling Outside Handle
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Remove the front gasket and rear gasket.

Fig 5: Identifying Front Gasket And Rear Gasket
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Remove the TORX bolt (T30), and remove the outside handle bracket.

Fig 6: Outside Handle Bracket With Torque Specifications
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While pulling outside handle, slide toward front of vehicle to remove outside handle bracket.

Fig 7: Pulling Outside Handle Slide
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Reach to separate outside handle cable connection.

Fig 8: Separating Outside Handle Cable Connection
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Remove the TORX bolts (T30) of door lock assembly.

Fig 9: Using Torx Bit On Door Lock Assembly With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect the door lock actuator connector and remove door lock assembly.