VUE FWD L4-2.4L Hybrid (2007)
Front Door Interior Handle: Service and Repair
Door Inside Handle Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the inside handle fastener cover.
2. Remove the screw from the center of the inside handle pocket.
3. Slide the handle forward and pull outward to expose the lock rods.
4. Using a thin-bladed tool, disengage the rods from the retaining clips.
5. If the vehicle is equipped with power windows, disconnect the electrical connector from the switch by depressing the retaining tabs.
Installation Procedure
1. Connect the electrical connector to the power window switch.
2. Position the inside handle to the door trim and partially seat the rear tangs.
3. Lift the lock rods into the retaining clips. Secure the rods into the handle by latching the clips over the rods.
4. Push the handle into the trim panel and slide rearward to fully engage the tangs. Verify that the rods clear the water deflector.