Sentra L4-2.0L (MR20DE) (2010)
Front Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair
FRONT DOOR LOCK
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove front door finisher. See: Front Door Panel/Service and Repair.
2. Temporarily reconnect the battery and the power window switch. Fully close front door window.
3. Disconnect the battery negative terminal and remove the power window switch.
4. Remove the front door sealing screen.
NOTE:
If the sealing screen is to be reused, pull it and the adhesive at approximately a 30 degree angle from the metal to remove it cleanly.
5. Remove front door rear glass run channel. See: Front Door Window Glass/Service and Repair/Removal and Installation.
6. Remove the door side grommet, and the door key cylinder mask (escutcheon) bolt.
7. Disconnect the key cylinder connecting rod (key cylinder side).
8. If equipped, disconnect the door antenna, the door request switch connector and remove the harness clamp. (Vehicle with intelligent key systems
only).
9. Remove the door cylinder and mask assembly while pulling the outside handle forward.
10. Pull the outside door handle out and then slide it toward the rear of the vehicle to remove.
