Rear Outer Handle: Removal

1. Raise the rear door glass to the top position.
2. Remove the door trim. Refer to DOOR TRIM .
3. Remove the sealing cover.
   CAUTION:

   • Carefully remove the butyl tape. Excessive force will easily break the cover.
   • If the sealing cover gets broken, replace it with a new part.
     Fig 1: Removing Sealing Cover

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4. Move downward the rear door latch & door lock actuator assembly.
   1. Disconnect the connector.
   2. Remove the screws and move downward the rear door latch & door lock actuator assembly.
      Fig 2: Locating Rear Door Latch & Door Lock Actuator Assembly Screws

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5. Remove the door outer handle cover.

   Preparation tool: TORX® T30 

   1. Remove the child protector cover.
   2. Loosen the TORX® bolt and remove the door outer handle cover.
      Fig 3: Locating Door Outer Handle TORX® Bolt

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6. Remove the rear outer handle by moving it rearward.
   CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to remove the handle from the door panel. The door panel may become deformed.
   Fig 4: Removing Rear Outer Handle

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7. Remove the frame assembly.

Preparation tool: TORX® T30 

1. Remove the outer spacer.
   Fig 5: Locating Outer Spacer

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2. Remove the TORX® bolt and remove the frame assembly from the door panel.
   Fig 6: Removing Frame Assembly From Door Panel

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