Door Outside Handle

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the door outside handle cover (A) after separating the plug hole (B) from the door and loosening the mounting bolt.
Tightening Torque: 0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m

Fig 1: Removing Door Outside Handle Cover Plug Hole From Door
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Remove the outside handle (A) by sliding it rearward.

Fig 2: Removing Outside Handle
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Disconnect the front door outside handle connector (A).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Front Door Outside Handle Connector

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