Exterior Handle: Removal

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Remove the waterdam as necessary to gain access to the handle. (Refer to BODY/DOORS - REAR/WATERDAM - REMOVAL) .
Disconnect the handle rod at the handle.
Remove the nuts and remove the handle. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Exterior Handle

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - NUTS (2)

2 - EXTERIOR HANDLE