Outside Handle

1. Remove the sliding door finisher. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
2. Remove the grommet, and the outside handle escutcheon bolt (TORX T30) from grommet hole.
   Fig 1: Identifying TORX Bolt And Weatherstrip

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3. While 1) pulling the outside handle, 2) remove outside handle escutcheon.
   Fig 2: Removing Outside Handle Escutcheon

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4. While 1) pulling outside handle, 2) slide toward rear of vehicle to remove.
   Fig 3: Removing Outside Handle

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5. Remove the front gasket and rear gasket.
   Fig 4: Identifying Front And Rear Gaskets

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6. Remove the TORX bolts (T30), remove the door lock assembly.
   Fig 5: Removing Door Lock Assembly Bolts

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7. Remove the TORX bolt (T30), and remove the outside handle bracket.
   Fig 6: TORX Bolt And Outside Handle Bracket With Torque Specification

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8. While pulling outside handle, slide toward rear of vehicle to remove outside handle and door lock assembly.
   Fig 7: Identifying Outside Handle Bracket And Base Assembly

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9. Disconnect the door lock actuator connector.
10. Separate outside handle cable from the outside handle bracket.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 8: Identifying Outside Handle Cable And Bracket

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