Front Door Outer Handle Replacement

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Raise the glass fully.
Remove these items:
- Mirror mount cover, power mirror (see step 2 on POWER MIRROR REPLACEMENT ), manual mirror (see step 2 on MANUAL MIRROR REPLACEMENT - SEDAN )
- Door panel
  - Coupe (see Door Panel Removal/Installation - Coupe )
  - Sedan (see Front Door Panel Removal/Installation - Sedan )
- Plastic cover, as necessary
  - Coupe (see Component Location Index - Coupe )
  - Sedan (see Component Location Index - Sedan Front Door )
Remove the bolt, then remove the center lower channel (A) with center lower glass run channel (B) by pulling it downward.

Fig 1: Removing Center Lower Channel With Center Lower Glass Run Channel Pulling Downward
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Disconnect the cylinder rod (A). Release the retainer clip (B), then remove the lock cylinder (C).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Cylinder Rod
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Remove the screw, then separate the lock cylinder (A) and cylinder switch (B).

Fig 3: Separating Lock Cylinder & Cylinder Switch
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Disconnect the cylinder switch connector (A), and detach the harness clips (B).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Cylinder Switch Connector & Detaching Harness Clips
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Remove the hole seal (A), and remove the bolts securing the outer handle protector (B) and outer handle (C).

Fig 5: Removing Hole Seal & Removing Bolts Securing Outer Handle Protector & Outer Handle
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Remove the outer handle protector (A) from the outer handle (B) by releasing the hook (C).

Fig 6: Removing Outer Handle Protector From Outer Handle Releasing Hook
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Detach the harness clip (D) from the outer handle protector, then remove the outer handle protector and cylinder switch (E) from the door.
Pull out the outer handle (A). Pry the outer handle rod (B) out of its joint (C) using diagonal cutters (D).
NOTE:
- To ease reassembly, note the distance (E) of the outer handle rod on the joint before disconnecting it.
- Take care not to bend the outer handle rod.
- Use a shop towel (F) to protect the opening in the door.
  
  Fig 7: Pulling Out Outer Handle & Prying Outer Handle Rod
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Replace the bushing (G) on the outer handle.
Install the handle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the cylinder switch harness is routed properly.
- Make sure the connector is plugged in properly, and each rod is connected securely.
- Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
- When installing the lock cylinder, leave the outer door handle bolts loose so the inner protector does not interfere with the lock cylinder.
- Install the lock cylinder retaining clip on the handle, then install the lock cylinder. Be sure the clip is fully seated in the slot on the lock cylinder.