Rear Outer Handle: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Raise the glass assembly - rear door to the top position.
Remove the trim panel - rear door. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Door Trim>REMOVAL>REAR DOOR .
Turn over the sealing cover - rear door.
CAUTION:
- Carefully remove the butyl tape. Excessive force will easily break the sealing cover - rear door.
- If the sealing cover - rear door gets broken, replace it with a new part.
- Be careful not to allow the butyl tape to contact any trims and seats because the butyl tape, which has a strong adhesive force, is difficult to remove once it adhered.
1. Remove the screw to remove the bracket - door trim rear.
2. Disconnect connectors.
3. Carefully remove the butyl tape and turn over the sealing cover - rear door within the area where the operation can be performed.
Fig 1: Locating Screws To Bracket - Door Trim Rear
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Remove the screws and move downward the latch & actuator assembly - rear.
CAUTION: Do not re-use the screws. Always replace with a new part.

Fig 2: Locating Screws And Latch & Actuator Assembly - Rear
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Remove the holder of the frame assembly - rear door outer.

Fig 3: Removing Holder Of Frame Assembly - Rear Door Outer
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Remove the cover - handle rear outer.
Preparation tool:

TORX® T30
1. Loosen the TORX® bolt.
2. Release the claws, and then remove the cover - handle rear outer.
Fig 4: Removing Cover - Handle Rear Outer
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Remove the handle - door outer by moving it rearward.
CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to remove the handle - door outer from the panel assembly - rear door. The panel assembly - rear door may be deformed.

Fig 5: Removing Handle - Door Outer
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Remove the frame assembly - rear door outer.
Preparation tool:

TORX® T30
1. Remove the spacer - door handle outer.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Spacer - Door Handle Outer
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2. Loosen the TORX® bolt and remove the frame assembly - rear door outer from inside the panel assembly - rear door.

Fig 7: Removing Frame Assembly - Rear Door Outer From Inside Panel Assembly - Rear Door

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