Pathfinder 2WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2009)
Front Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
With Intelligent Key System
FRONT DOOR LOCK
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front door window regulator. Refer to See: Front Door Window Regulator/Service and Repair.
2. Remove door side grommet, and remove door key cylinder assembly (driver side) or outside handle escutcheon (passenger side) bolts (TORX
T30) from grommet hole.
3. While pulling the outside handle (1), remove door key cylinder assembly or escutcheon (2).
4. If equipped, separate the door key cylinder rod from the door key cylinder assembly.
5. Disconnect the intelligent key electrical connectors.
6. While pulling outside handle (1), slide toward rear of vehicle (2) to remove outside handle.