Tech Tips
Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH
Remove the 7 clips and engine room side cover LH.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
w/ Navigation System:
After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH
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Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and remove the rear door inside handle bezel plug LH.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE REAR UPPER DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL LH
Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws.
Disconnect the connector and remove the rear upper door armrest base panel LH and rear power window regulator switch assembly.
REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Detach the claw.
Remove the courtesy light and then disconnect the connector.
REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the 2 screws.
Detach the 11 clips.
Remove the rear inner door glass weatherstrip LH together with the rear door trim board sub-assembly LH by pulling them upward in the order shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
Make sure that the pin labeled A in the illustration is detached from the door panel.
Disconnect the connector.
Disconnect the 2 cables from the rear door inside handle sub-assembly LH.
REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM COVER LH
Detach the 7 clips and remove the rear door trim cover LH.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH
Using a clip remover, detach the 6 clamps.
Remove the bolt and disconnect the 2 connectors.
Remove the rear door service hole cover LH.
Tech Tips
Remove the remaining tape on the door.
REMOVE REAR DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY LH
Using a T30 "TORX" socket, remove the 3 screws and door lock.
Note
Be careful when removing the screws as the door lock may fall and become damaged.
REMOVE REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER LH
Using a T30 "TORX" socket, loosen the screw.
Detach the claw and remove the rear door outside handle cover LH.
REMOVE REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY LH
Using a T30 "TORX" wrench, loosen the screw.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the handle by sliding and pulling it in the direction indicated by the arrows in the illustration.