Intrigue V6-3.8L VIN K (1998)
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Front Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: The outside handle lock rods allow adjustment of the free play between the outside handle and the door lock.
All free play between the outside handle and the lock must be removed when servicing the handle. Do not operate the outside handle before these
connections are made.
Door Handle Replacement: Front Outside - Removal Procedure
1. Remove the trim panel.
2. Remove the energy absorber pad.
3. Remove the water deflector.
4. Use side cutters in order to cut off the outside handle rod-to-lock clip from the lock.
5. Unscrew the remainder of the clip from the outside handle rod.
6. Discard the clip.
7. Remove the key cylinder rod from the lock.
Door Handle Replacement: Front Outside - Removal Procedure
8. Remove the outside door handle bolts.