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 rear door window and rear door module assembly. Refer to "REAR DOOR GLASS ".
Remove door side grommet, and remove outside handle escutcheon bolt (TORX T30) from grommet hole.

Fig 1: Identifying Torx Bolt And Weatherstrip
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While pulling the outside handle, remove outside handle escutcheon.

Fig 2: Removing Door Handle Escutcheon
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While pulling outside handle, slide toward rear of vehicle to remove outside handle.

Fig 3: Pulling Outside Handle
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Remove the front gasket and rear gasket.

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

Fig 5: Identifying Door Lock Assembly Torx Bolts
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Remove the TORX bolt (T30), and remove the outside handle bracket.

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

Fig 7: Removing Outside Handle And Door Lock Assembly
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Disconnect the door lock actuator connector.
Disconnect the outside handle cable from the outside handle bracket.

Fig 8: Identifying Outside Handle Bracket And Outside Handle Cable
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