Optima L4-2.4L (2001)
Front Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove door trim. Refer to "Trim".
3. Remove inside door handle assembly.
1. Disconnect two remote control rods from door lock assembly.
2. Remove two screws from inside door handle.
4. Remove two screws from pull handle bracken.
5. Peel off plastic door screen carefully by pulling it away gradually from door frame.
NOTE: Peel plastic moisture barrier off carefully so that it can be reused.
6. Remove door lock assembly.
1. Disconnect two remote control rods from outside door handle assembly.
2. Disconnect door lock actuator connector.
3. Remove two mounting nuts from door lock actuator.
4. Remove one screw from rod cover of inside door handle.
5. Remove three screws from door lock assembly and remove assembly from access hole.
6. Connect two remote control rods of door lock assembly.
7. Remove outside door handle assembly.