Front Outer Handle: Removal

1. Raise the glass assembly - front door to the top position.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
   NOTE: For models other than STI model, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
3. Remove the trim panel - front door. <Ref. to FRONT DOOR , REMOVAL, Door Trim.>
4. Remove the sealing cover - front door. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Sealing Cover.>
5. Remove the holder of the frame assembly - front door outer.
   Fig 1: Removing Front Door Outer Frame Assembly Holder

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   NOTE:

   • For model with keyless access, disconnect the harness clip and exterior antenna (touch sensor) connector.
   • Using (a) shown in the figure as a supporting point, pry it with a flat tip screwdriver to remove.
   Fig 2: Disconnecting Harness Clip And Exterior Antenna (Touch Sensor) Connector

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6. Remove the cover - handle front outer.

   Preparation tool: 

   TORX® T30 

   1. Remove the plug at the rear end of the panel assembly - front door.
   2. Loosen the TORX® bolt and remove the cover - handle front outer.
   Fig 3: Removing Front Door Panel Assembly Rear End Plug

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7. Remove the handle - door outer.
   CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to remove the handle - door outer from the frame assembly - front door.
   1. Pull the handle - door outer rearward to release engagement of the frame assembly - front door outer.
   2. Pull the handle - door outer towards yourself to remove the handle - door outer.
   Fig 4: Removing Outer Door Handle

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8. Remove the frame assembly - front door outer.

Preparation tool: 

TORX® T30 

1. Remove the spacer - door handle outer.
   Fig 5: Locating Outer Door Handle Spacers

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2. Remove the rod clamp and remove the rod.
3. Loosen the TORX® bolt and remove the frame assembly - front door outer.

Fig 6: Removing Rod Clamp And Rod

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