Door Outer Handle: Removal: Rear
- Raise the glass assembly rear door to the top position.
- Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
- Remove the trim panel rear door. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Door Trim>REMOVAL>REAR DOOR .
- Remove the sealing cover rear door. Refer to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>Sealing Cover>REMOVAL>REAR SEALING COVER .
- Remove the latch and actuator assembly rear. Refer to SECURITY AND LOCKS>Door Latch & Door Lock Actuator Assembly>REMOVAL>REAR .
- Remove the cover handle rear outer.
- Remove the handle rear door outer.CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to remove the outer handle from the door frame assembly.
- Remove the spacer door handle outer.
- Loosen the TORX®
bolt and remove the frame assembly rear door outer as shown in the figure.
Preparation tool:
TORX® T30