Body (Interior and Exterior)

Front Door Outside Handle Repair Procedures

5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

  1. Remove the hole plug (A).
  2. Loosen the mounting bolt, then remove the front door outside handle cover (B).

    Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

  3. Remove the front door outside handle (A) by sliding it rearward.
  4. Disconnect the front door outside handle connector (A).
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Make sure to install the outside handle escutcheon (A) between the outside handle and the door panel.
    • Make sure the connectors are connected correctly.
    • Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.

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