Repair Procedures: Replacement

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

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

Fig 3: Removing Front Door Outside Handle Cable
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To remove the front door outside handle base connector (A) after turning it counter clockwise.

Fig 4: Turning Front Door Outside Handle Base Connector
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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: Removing 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: Disconnecting Front Door Latch Connector
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Remove the front door inside handle cage (A).

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

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