Body (Interior and Exterior)

Rear Door Outside Handle Repair Procedures

4steps
~24min
2/5difficulty
0102030405010.88N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

  1. Remove the hole plug (B).
  2. After loosening the mounting bolt, remove the rear door outside handle cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 6.9 ~ 10.8 N·m

  3. Remove the rear door outside handle (A) by sliding it rearward.
  4. 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 connector is properly connected.
    • Check that the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.

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