Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front door window regulator. Refer to "FRONT DOOR GLASS "
Remove door side grommet, and remove door key cylinder assembly (driver side) or outside handle escutcheon (passenger side) bolts (TORX T30) from grommet hole.
CAUTION: Do not forcibly remove the TORX bolts (T30).

Torx bolt 5.3 N.m (0.54 kg-m, 47 in-lb)

Fig 1: Identifying TORX Bolt (T30)
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Separate the key cylinder rod from the key cylinder assembly.
While pulling the outside handle, remove door key cylinder assembly or escutcheon.

Fig 2: Identifying Door Key Cylinder Assembly Or Escutcheon
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While pulling outside handle, slide toward rear of vehicle to remove outside handle.

Fig 3: Identifying Outside Handle
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Remove the front gasket and rear gasket.

Fig 4: Identifying Front Gasket And Rear Gasket
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Remove the TORX bolts (T30), remove the door lock assembly.
Door lock assembly bolts 5.8 N.m (0.59 kg-m, 51 in-lb)

Fig 5: Using Torx Bit On Door Lock Assembly
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While pulling outside handle bracket, slide toward rear of vehicle to remove outside handle bracket and door lock assembly.

Fig 6: Identifying Outside Handle Bracket And Door Lock Assembly
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Disconnect the door lock actuator connector.
Separate the outside handle cable connection from the outside handle bracket.

Fig 7: Identifying Outside Handle Cable Connection
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