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Pinpoint Test A: Exterior Door Handle Tests

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  1. A1: EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TEST 1 
    1. Remove the interior door trim as necessary.

      Refer to Front Door Trim Panel , or Rear Door Trim Panel .

    2. Check the exterior door handle release cable for correct installation to the exterior door handle.
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    Is the exterior door handle release cable correctly installed to the exterior door handle?

    • Yes  : GO to A2.
    • No  : Install the exterior door handle release cable to the exterior door handle. If the exterior door handle release cable is damaged, install a new exterior door handle release cable. GO to A4  .
  2. A2: EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TEST 2 
    1. Check the exterior door handle release cable for correct installation to the door latch.
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    Is the exterior door handle release cable correctly installed to the door latch?

    • Yes  : GO to A3.
    • No  : Install the exterior door handle release cable to the door latch. If the exterior door handle release cable is damaged, install a new exterior door handle release cable. GO to A4  .
  3. A3: EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TEST 3 
    1. Check the exterior door handle inner release cable for twists.

    Is the exterior door handle inner release cable twisted?

    • Yes  : Disconnect the exterior door handle release cable from the latch. Allow the exterior door handle inner release cable to untwist. Re-connect the exterior door handle release cable. GO to A4  .
    • No  : GO to A4.
  4. A4: EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TEST 4 
    1. Open the door.
    2. Using a suitable tool, close the door latch claw to the fully latched position.
    3. Using the exterior door handle, attempt to open the door latch.

    Did the door latch open?

  5. A5: EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TEST 5 
    1. Check the operation of the exterior door handle and door latch:
      • Close the door fully.
      • Using the smart key, lock the vehicle.
        NOTE:
        • The door should not open during this sub-step.
        • The smart key must be out of range of the vehicle during this sub-step - Passive entry vehicles only.
      • Using the exterior door handle, attempt to open the door.
      • Using the smart key, unlock the vehicle.
        NOTE: The door should open during this sub-step.
      • Using the exterior door handle, attempt to open the door.
    2. Perform step  1 a total of five times.

    Did the exterior door handle and door latch function correctly during every test?

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