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Door Outer Handle: Removal: Front

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  1. Raise the glass assembly front door to the top position.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  3. Remove the trim panel front door. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>DOOR TRIM>REMOVAL>FRONT DOOR .
  4. Remove the sealing cover front door. Ref. to EXTERIOR BODY PANELS>SEALING COVER>REMOVAL>FRONT SEALING COVER .
  5. Release the clips, and remove the plate door.
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  6. Remove the cover handle front outer.
    1. Remove the plug at the rear end of the panel assembly front door.
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    2. Using TORX® T30, loosen the bolt and remove the cover handle front outer.
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  7. Remove the handle front door outer.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to remove the outer handle from the door frame assembly.
    1. For model with keyless access with push button start, disconnect the harness clip and exterior antenna (touch sensor) connector using a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool wrapped with protection tape.
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    2. Remove the holder.
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    3. Remove the handle front door outer by pulling it toward yourself and to the rear as shown in the figure.
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  8. Release the claws and hooks, and remove the spacer door handle outer A and B.
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  9. Remove the frame assembly front door outer.
    1. Remove the rod clamp and remove the rod.
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    2. Using TORX® T30, loosen the bolt.
    3. Release the claws, and remove the frame assembly front door outer as shown in the figure.
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