Rear Door Outer Handle Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Remove these items:
  1. Raise the glass fully.
  1. Disconnect the power door lock actuator connector (A).
  1. Remove the rear plug cap (B), then remove the plastic cover (C) as needed.
    NOTE: Remove the glue from the door surface. If the plastic cover is damaged or torn, replace it.
  1. Remove the maintenance cap (A).
  1. While holding the outer handle cover (A) from outside of the door, remove the bolt, and then release the hooks (B) of the outer handle cover, then remove the cover.
  1. Release the hooks (A), then remove the outer handle holder (B) from the outer handle base (C).
  1. Pull the outer handle (A) back, and out as shown to remove it from the door. Take care not to scratch the door.
  1. Release the hooks (A, B), then remove the outer handle front seal (C) and the outer handle rear seal (D).
  1. Remove the outer handle base (A).
    -1.
    Detach the rod fastener (B).
    -2.
    With a clip remover, disconnect the outer handle rod (C).
    -3.
    Loosen the nut.
    -4.
    Release the hook (D), and slide the outer handle base forward to release the special bolt (E) from the door panel.
  1. Remove the rod fastener (A) from the outer handle base (B), then replace it with a new one.
  1. Install the handle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Reinstall the outer handle holder before installing the outer handle cover.
    • Make sure the outer handle rod is connected securely.
    • Make sure the door locks operate properly.
    • Make sure the door handle works properly.
    • When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its outside perimeter to seal out water.