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Door Outer Handle: Removal: Rear

  1. Raise the glass assembly rear door to the top position.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  3. Remove the trim panel rear door. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Door Trim>REMOVAL>REAR DOOR .
  4. Remove the sealing cover rear door. Refer to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>Sealing Cover>REMOVAL>REAR SEALING COVER .
  5. Remove the latch and actuator assembly rear. Refer to SECURITY AND LOCKS>Door Latch & Door Lock Actuator Assembly>REMOVAL>REAR .
  6. Remove the cover handle rear outer.
    1. Loosen the TORX® bolt.

      Preparation tool: 

      TORX® T30

    2. Release the claws, and then remove the cover handle rear outer.
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  7. Remove the handle rear door outer.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to remove the outer handle from the door frame assembly.
    1. Remove the holder.
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    2. Remove the handle rear door outer by pulling it toward yourself and to the rear as shown in the figure.
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  8. Remove the spacer door handle outer.
    1. Release the claws and hooks, and remove the spacer door handle outer A and B.
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  9. Loosen the TORX® bolt and remove the frame assembly rear door outer as shown in the figure.

    Preparation tool: 

    TORX® T30

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