Removal Procedure
- Close the window to the full up position. 
 
- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to 
Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
 
- Remove the rear half of the water deflector from the door. 
 
- Release the upper lock rod retainer (1) from the rod. 
 
- Remove the lock rod from the handle assembly. 
 
- Release the lock cylinder rod retainer (2) from the lock rod, if equipped. 
 
- Remove the lock cylinder rod from the handle assembly, if equipped. 
 
- Remove the 2 door handle retaining nuts. 
 
- Remove the handle assembly from the door. 
 
- Remove the lock cylinder from the handle, if equipped. Refer to 
Door Lock Cylinder Replacement . 
 
Installation Procedure
- Install the lock cylinder to the handle, if equipped. Refer to 
Door Lock Cylinder Replacement . 
 
- Install the handle assembly to the door. 
 
- Install the upper lock rod to the handle assembly. 
 
- Install the lock rod retainer (1). 
 
- Install the lock cylinder rod to the handle assembly, if equipped. 
 
- Install the cylinder lock rod retainer (2), if equipped. 
 
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the 2 door handle retaining nuts. 
 
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (88 lb in).
- Attach the rear half of the water deflector to the door. 
 
- Install the door trim panel. Refer to 
Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .