Door Outer Handle: Removal: Rear

Raise the glass assembly - rear door to the top position.
Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE: For the hybrid model, disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Remove the trim panel - rear door. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>DOOR TRIM>REMOVAL>REAR DOOR .
Remove the sealing cover - rear door. Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>SEALING COVER>REMOVAL>REAR SEALING COVER .
Remove the latch and actuator assembly - rear. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>DOOR LATCH & DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL>REAR .
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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Remove the handle - rear door outer.
CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to remove the handle - rear door outer from the frame assembly - rear door.
1. Remove the handle - rear door outer by pulling it toward yourself and to the rear as shown in the figure.
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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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Remove the frame assembly - rear door outer.

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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