Front Outer Handle: Removal

Raise the glass assembly - front door to the top position.
Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>
Remove the trim panel - front door. <Ref. to FRONT DOOR , REMOVAL, Door Trim.>
Remove the sealing cover - front door. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Sealing Cover.>
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 1: Removing Handle Front Outer Cover
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Remove the holder of the frame assembly - front door outer.

Fig 2: Removing Frame Assembly Holder (Front Door Outer)
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NOTE:
- For model with keyless access with push button start, 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 3: Removing Exterior Antenna Connector And Clip Using Flat Tip Screwdriver
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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: Pulling Door Outer Handle
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Remove the frame assembly - front door outer.

Preparation tool:

TORX® T30

Remove the spacer - door handle outer.

Fig 5: Locating Door Handle Outer Spacer
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Remove the rod clamp and remove the rod.
Loosen the TORX® bolt and remove the frame assembly - front door outer.

Fig 6: Locating Frame Assembly (Front Door Outer)

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