TL V6-3.5L (2007)
Front Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair
Front Door Outer Handle Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove these items:
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Door panel
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Plastic cover, as necessary
2. Raise the glass fully.
3. Remove the bolt (A), then remove the center lower channel (B) by pulling it downward.
NOTE: Be careful of sharp edges.
4. Disconnect the outer handle rod (A) from the bushing (B).
NOTE: Check the bushing for damage and replace if necessary.
5. Remove the lock cylinder (A) (driver's door) or outer handle cover (B) (passenger's side).
1. Remove the maintenance hole seal (C).
2. Loosen the bolt securing the lock cylinder (driver's door), or outer handle cover (passenger's side).
3. Disconnect the cylinder rod (D) (driver's door) from the bushing (E).