Door Handle Reinforcement - Exterior, Front: Removal

1. 1.
   
   Remove the front door trim panel. REFER to Interior Trim and Ornamentation .

1. 2.
   
   For driver door, remove the door lock cylinder. Refer to Door Lock Cylinder .

1. 3.
   
   For the passenger door, remove the exterior door handle. Refer to Exterior Door Handle .

1. 4.
   
   Position the weather shield aside.

1. 5.
   
   Disconnect the front door latch actuator electrical connector.

1. 6.
   
   Remove the front door lock push rod from the door lock rod.

1. 7.
   
   Push the door lock rod and grommet through the door panel.

1. 8.
   
   Push the interior door handle cable and grommet through the door panel, and pull them back out through the door panel access hole.

1. 9.
   
   Remove the door latch carrier screw.
   • To install, tighten to 1.3 Nm (12 lb-in).

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1. 10.
   
   Loosen the exterior front door handle reinforcement carrier screw.
   • To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

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1. 11.
   
   Slide the exterior front door handle reinforcement to the front of the vehicle and push it inside the door.

1. 12.
   
   Disconnect the keyless entry keypad (if equipped) electrical connector and unclip the harness from the door.

1. 13.
   
   Remove the 3 front door latch bolts.
   • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

1. 14.
   
   Remove the complete latch, carrier, and handle reinforcement assembly from the door.

1. 15.
   
   Detach the lock cylinder rod from the lock cylinder lever (if equipped).

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1. 16.
   
   Open the clip and disconnect the exterior front door handle actuating rod.

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1. 17.
   
   Remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement form the carrier.