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Front door handle pre-assembly > < Front door handle - exploded view
General Body Assembly Exterior (Repair groups 50, 55, 57, 58, 60, 63, 64, 66)
Front door
Removing door handle
 
A57-0181
  • Door handle mount
    • ◆ The lock cylinder is part of mount and cannot be replaced separately.
  • Locking pin
    • ◆ Hinged lever must fully engage in spring catch when installing.
  • Hinged lever
  • Door handle
    • ◆ Door trim and door subframe removed prior to removal of door handle.
    • ◆ Remove locking pin -2- and fold up hinged lever -3- to remove.
    • ◆ Release slide on door handle mount -1- using a screwdriver => Fig.1.
    • ◆ Detach mount for door handle and lock cylinder with door handle.
 
A57-0175

Fig.1    → Releasing mount for door handle

  • ‒ Use small screwdriver to release catch for slide, -arrow -A- by raising it slightly.
  • ‒ Release slide -1- in direction of arrow -C- using a screwdriver which must be pushed in direction of arrow -B-.

 
A57-0182

Fig.2    → Removing cover

  • ‒ To remove, pull up door handle -2- push out catch -1- in axial direction with small screwdriver and detach trim -3-.

Front door handle pre-assembly > < Front door handle - exploded view