Door - Front: Handle-Exterior: Removal

Fig 1: Remove/Install Glass

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Remove the door glass (Refer to BODY/DOOR - FRONT/DOOR GLASS - REMOVAL) .

Fig 2: Disconnect/Connect Handle Rods
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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 3: 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.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Lock Cylinder
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If necessary, remove the lock cylinder from the driver side exterior door handle (Refer to BODY/DOOR - FRONT/LOCK CYLINDER - REMOVAL) .