Front Door Outer Handle Replacement - With Super Locking

With Super Locking


NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1.Raise the glass fully.

2.Remove the door panel and inner handle.

3.Disconnect the power door lock actuator connector (A).

 

4.Remove the plug caps (B), then remove the plastic cover (C), as needed.

5.Detach the rod fastener (A).

 

6.Remove the maintenance cap (A). With a clip remover, disconnect the outer handle rod (B).

 

7.Remove the bolt, then remove the spacer (A).

 

8.Remove the bolt securing the outer handle protector (A), then remove the protector by releasing the hook (B).

 

9.While pulling the outer handle (A), remove the handle from the holes in the door panel. Take care not to scratch the door.

 

10.Remove the rod fastener (A) from the outer handle (B), then replace it with new one.

 

11.Install the handle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

  • Make sure the cylinder cable and each rod is connected securely.
  • Make sure the door key cylinder/door locks operate properly.
  • Make sure the door handle works properly.
  • When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its outside perimeter to seal out water.