Installation Procedure

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Install the rear side door outside handle cable (1) into the counter balance (2).
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Install the rear side door outside handle cable (1) into the rear side door outside handle cable retainers (2).
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Rear Side Door Outside Handle Cable (1) - Install
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Install the rear side door outside handle bracket (1) and the rear side door latch (2) as an assembly.
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CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Rear Side Door Latch Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
Rear Side Door Latch Bolt (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
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Connect the electrical connector. (1)
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Rear Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Front Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
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Connect the rear side door latch electrical connector (1) to the rear side door wiring harness.
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Install the rear side door lock cylinder opening cover insulator (1).
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Install the front part of the rear side door outside handle (1) into the rear side door outside handle bracket.
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Install the rear part of the rear side door outside handle (1) into the rear side door outside handle bracket and slide the rear side door outside handle forward.
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Connect the electrical connector. (1)
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Rear Side Door Lock Cylinder Opening Cover (1) - Install
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Rear Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Rear Bolt (1) - Tighten - Fastener Specifications
Test door handle for correct operation. If handle does not operate correctly, adjust rear side door outside handle counterbalance.
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Insert the EL-42059 (2) and grasp the counterbalance lever (1).
Pull the EL-42059 (2) until the counterbalance lever (1) is fully rotated. Hold in this position.
Using a T25 Torx ™ driver (4) turn the rear side door outside handle bracket rear bolt (3) counterclockwise until it clicks.
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Rear Side Door Outside Handle (2) - Install
Lightly press the rear side door outside handle (2) to ensure it is in position.
Using a T25 Torx ™ driver (1), turn the rear side door outside handle bracket rear bolt clockwise until the handle (2) is fully seated.
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Rear Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Rear Bolt (1) - Tighten - Fastener Specifications
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Rear Side Door Outside Handle Access Hole Plug (1) - Install
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Rear Side Door Lock Rod (1) - Install
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NOTE:
When reinstalling water deflector (1) ensure integral locators are installed properly and that water deflector is secured and leakproof.

Route rear side door inside handle cable through hole in rear side door water deflector (1).
Rear Side Door Water Deflector (1) - Install
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Rear Side Door Armrest Pull Cup Bracket (2) - Install
Rear Side Door Armrest Pull Cup Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
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Rear Side Door Trim (3) - Install - Rear Side Door Trim Removal and Installation