Sliding Door Outer Handle Replacement

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NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the door.

Remove the latch remote control assembly (see SLIDING DOOR LATCH REMOTE CONTROL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT ).
Release the cable holder (A) and the fastener (B), then disconnect the outer handle cable (C).

Fig 1: Identifying Cable Holder, Fastener And Outer Handle Cable
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Remove the plug cap (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Cap
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Remove the bolt, then remove the outer handle protector (A).

Fig 3: Outer Handle Protector With Torque Specifications
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Remove the bolt, then remove the spacer (A).

Fig 4: Spacer With Torque Specifications
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Hold the outer handle base (A) and pull out on the outer handle (B) to raise the outer handle weight (C).

Fig 5: Pulling Outer Handle
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While holding the outer handle (A) as described in step 6, roll the top edge of the outer handle base (B) down and pull the outer handle base out from the door, then slide the outer handle forward to remove it.

Fig 6: Pulling Outer Handle Base From Door
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Remove the cable fastener (A) from the outer handle (B), then replace it with a new one.

Fig 7: Identifying Cable Fastener And Outer Handle
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Install the outer handle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the cable is connected securely.
- Make sure the door handle works properly.
- Make sure the plastic cover on the door is installed properly and sealed around its outside perimeter to seal out water.