HANDLE-EXTERIOR
REMOVAL
1. Remove the door glass (2). (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/DOOR GLASS - REMOVAL)
2. Disconnect the actuator rods (2) from the front exterior handle (1).
3. Remove the three bolts (2) that secure the exterior handle (1) to the front door and remove the handle.
4. If necessary, remove the lock cylinder from the driver side exterior door handle (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/LOCK CYLINDER - REMOVAL).
INSTALLATION
1. If removed, install the lock cylinder into the driver side front exterior handle (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/LOCK CYLINDER - INSTALLATION).
2. Position the exterior handle (1) to the mounting hole on the outside of the front door.
3. Install the three bolts (2) that secure that exterior handle to the door. Tighten the bolts to 7 N·m (60 in. lbs.).
4. Connect the actuator rods (2) to the front exterior handle (1).
5. Install the door glass (2). (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/DOOR GLASS - INSTALLATION)
6. If necessary, adjust the front door latch (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/LATCH - ADJUSTMENTS).