Safari Van 2WD V6-43L VIN X (2003) Doors - Sliding Door Handle Service and Repair
Sliding Door Handle: Service and Repair
Door Handle Replacement - Outside Sliding
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Door (See: Front Door/Front Door Panel/Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Sliding Door (See: Sliding Door Interior Trim Panel/Service and
Repair/Water Deflector Replacement - Sliding Door) .
3. Remove the lock control. Refer to Lock Replacement - Sliding Door (See: Locks/Door Locks/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Lock Replacement - Sliding Door) .
4. Remove the lock rods from the handle (1).
5. Remove the outside handle nuts (2).
6. Remove the outside handle and gasket from the door.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the outside handle and gasket to the door.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the outside handle nuts (2).
Tighten the outside handle nuts to 6 N.m (50 lb in).
3. Install the lock rods to the handle (1).
4. Install the lock control. Refer to Lock Replacement - Sliding Door (See: Locks/Door Locks/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Lock
Replacement - Sliding Door) .
5. Install the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Sliding Door (See: Sliding Door Interior Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Water
Deflector Replacement - Sliding Door) .
6. Install the trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Door (See: Front Door/Front Door Panel/Service and Repair) .
