TL FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
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 See: Front Door Panel/Service and Repair/Front Door Panel Removal/Installation
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Door end trim See: Front Door Panel/Service and Repair/Front Door Panel Removal/Installation
2. Raise the glass fully.
3. Disconnect the power door lock actuator connector (A), and detach the harness clip (B).
4. Remove the rear plug cap (C), then remove the plastic cover (D) as needed.
NOTE: If the plastic cover is damaged or torn, replace it.
5. Remove the maintenance cap (A).
6. Driver's door: Pull both side flanges (A) of the retainer (B) outward, and pull the middle flange portion (C) of the outer casing cover (D) out, then
disconnect the cylinder cable (E) from the latch.