Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front door window and front door module assembly. Refer to "DOOR MODULE ASSEMBLY ".
Disconnect the key cylinder rod, if equipped.
Remove door side grommet, and remove door key cylinder assembly (driver side) and outside handle escutcheon (passenger side) bolt (TORX T30) from grommet hole.

Fig 1: Identifying TORX Bolt And Weatherstrip
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While pulling the outside handle, remove door key cylinder assembly (driver side) or outside handle escutcheon (passenger side)..

Fig 2: Removing Door Key Cylinder Assembly
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Disconnect I-Key harness (if equipped).
While pulling outside handle, slide toward rear of vehicle to remove outside handle.

Fig 3: Pulling Outside Handle
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Separate outside handle and remove the I-key antenna.
Remove the front and rear gaskets.

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

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

Fig 6: Outside Handle Bracket And TORX Bolt 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: Pulling Outside Handle
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Disconnect the door lock actuator connector.
Disconnect the outside handle cable from the outside handle bracket.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Outside Handle Cable From Outside Handle Bracket
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