Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Replacement

Preliminary Procedures

1. Place the window in the full up position.
2. Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement .
3. Remove the water deflector.

Procedure

1. Use a flat-head tool to open the lower retainer from the threaded rod connecting the lock to the outside handle.
2. Position the front side door outside handle rod in the retainer in order to eliminate any free play in the outside door handle.
3. Adjust the travel of the handle by removing the threaded rod from the retainer.
4. In order to prevent outside handle lever pre-load, lock the outside handle shall be fully secured to the door prior to securing integral lock clip to outside handle rod. Integral lock clip shall be in the full up position while securing to outside handle rod. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment .