Door - Front: Handle-Exterior: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Exterior Handle & Actuator Rods

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Remove the window regulator from the inside of the front door (Refer to BODY/DOOR - FRONT/WINDOW REGULATOR - REMOVAL) .
Disconnect the two actuator rods (2) from the front exterior handle (1).
If equipped, disconnect the exterior handle wire lead from the wire retainer and the door wire harness connector.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Exterior Handle
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Remove the three bolts (2) that secure the exterior handle (1) to the front door and remove the handle.
If necessary, remove the lock cylinder from the driver side exterior door handle (Refer to BODY/DOOR - FRONT/LOCK CYLINDER - REMOVAL) .