Door Outside Handle

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Disconnect the connector after removing the door trim.
(For Coupe, refer to FRONT DOOR . For Sedan, refer to FRONT DOOR .)

Fig 1: Identifying Connector
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After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the key holder (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Key Holder & Mounting Bolt
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Remove the outside handle (A) by sliding it rearward.

Fig 3: Identifying Outside Handle
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