Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Remove the front door module.
(Refer to Front Door - "FRONT DOOR MODULE ")
Remove the front door outside handle base (A) by pushing in the lock pins located in the back.

Fig 1: Front Door Outside Handle Base
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Remove the front door outside handle connector wiring harness (A).

Fig 2: Front Door Outside Handle Connector Wiring Harness
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Remove the front door outside handle cable (A).

Fig 3: Front Door Outside Handle Cable
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To remove the front door outside handle base connector (A), turn it counter clockwise and pull it forward.

Fig 4: Turning Front Door Outside Handle Base Connector Counter Clockwise
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Fig 5: Removing Front Door Outside Handle Base Connector
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Remove the front door outside handle connector wiring harness (A).

Fig 6: Front Door Outside Handle Connector Wiring Harness
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Disconnect the front door latch connector (A).
Remove the front door latch assembly (B) by pulling it in the direction of the arrow.

Fig 7: Front Door Latch Assembly
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Remove the front door inside handle cage (A).

Fig 8: Front Door Inside Handle Cage
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Remove the front door inside handle cable (A) by pushing it backward.

Fig 9: Pushing Front Door Inside Handle Cable Backward
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Information
- Make sure that the connectors are connected properly.
- Make sure that the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.