Outside Handle Replacement

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Remove the rear door trim.
Remove the hole plug (B).
After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the outside handle cover (A).
Tightening torque:

0.7 ~ 0.5 N.m (0.07 ~ 0.1 kgf.m, 1.0 ~ 0.7 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Loosening Outside Handle Cover Mounting Bolt
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Remove the outside handle (A) by sliding it rearward.

Fig 2: Removing Sliding Outside Handle Rearward
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.