Removal and Installation

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

Remove the front door window regulator assembly. Refer to "FRONT DOOR GLASS AND REGULATOR ".
Remove the front door window rear glass run.
Remove the grommet, and remove door key cylinder assembly (driver side) or outside handle escutcheon (passenger side) bolts (TORX T30) from grommet hole.

Fig 1: Identifying Outside Handle Escutcheon (Passenger Side) Bolts
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While pulling the outside handle, remove door key cylinder assembly or escutcheon.

Fig 2: Removing Door Key Cylinder Assembly
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Separate the key cylinder rod from the door key cylinder assembly (if equipped).
While pulling outside handle, slide toward rear of vehicle to remove.

Fig 3: Pulling Outside Handle
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Remove the front and rear gaskets.

Fig 4: Identifying Front And Rear Gaskets
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Remove the TORX bolts (T30) and the door lock assembly.
Door lock assembly bolts: 5.3 Nm (0.54 kg-m, 47 in-lb)

Fig 5: Using Torx Bit On Door Lock Assembly
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Remove the TORX bolt (T30) from the outside handle bracket.

Fig 6: TORX Bolt From Outside Handle Bracket With Torque Specifications
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While pulling the outside handle bracket, slide it toward the rear of the vehicle to remove it and the door lock assembly.

Fig 7: Identifying Outside Handle Bracket
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Disconnect the door lock actuator electrical connector.
Separate the outside handle cable connection from the outside handle bracket.

Fig 8: Identifying Outside Handle Cable
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Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION: To install each rod, be sure to rotate the rod holder until a click is felt.