Start servicing and repairing the exterior front door handle through the removal of the front door trim panel. Service and repair of exterior front door handle require disconnecting both the exterior front door handle actuating rod and
Door Lock Cylinder actuating rod if present. When an alarm inhibit switch exists in the vehicle you should disconnect its electrical connections. The exterior front door handle needs three nuts to be removed following these disconnections. Install the components starting from step one in reverse order then secure all nuts at 7 Nm torque setting (62 lb-in).