Removal and Installation

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

Remove the front door window and front door regulator assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - REGULATOR ASSEMBLY ".
Remove door side grommet -->, and remove door key cylinder assembly (driver side) and outside handle escutcheon (passenger side) bolts (TORX T30) from grommet hole.
CAUTION: Do not forcibly remove the TORX bolts (T30).

Fig 1: Removing TORX Bolt
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Separate the key cylinder rod and outside handle rod connection (on the handle). If no door key cylinder is found, GO TO 6.
While pulling the outside handle, remove door key cylinder assembly.

Fig 2: Removing Door Key Cylinder Assembly
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While pulling outside handle, slide toward rear of vehicle to remove outside handle.

Fig 3: Removing Outside Handle
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Remove the front and rear gaskets.

Fig 4: Removing Front And Rear Gaskets
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Remove the TORX bolts (T30), remove the door lock assembly.

Fig 5: Removing TORX Bolt
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Remove the TORX bolt (T30) of the outside handle bracket.

Fig 6: Removing TORX Bolt Of Outside Handle Bracket - With Torque Specifications
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While pulling outside handle bracket, slide toward rear of vehicle to remove outside handle bracket and door lock assembly.

Fig 7: Removing Outside Handle Bracket & Door Lock Assembly
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Disconnect the door lock actuator connector.
Reach to separate the key cylinder rod and outside handle rod connection.

Fig 8: Separating Key Cylinder Rod & Outside Handle Rod Connection
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Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION: To install each rod, be sure to rotate the rod holder until a click is felt.