Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the rear side door trim panel. Refer to
Rear Side Door Trim Replacement
.
1
Rear Side Door Outside Handle Rod Upper Retainer
Procedure
Remove the water deflector
2
Rear Side Door Outside Handle Rod
Procedure
1. Use a flat-head tool to open the lower retainer from the threaded rod connecting the lock to the outside
handle.
2. Position the rear side door outside handle rod in the retainer in order to eliminate any free play in the
outside door handle.
3. Adjust the travel of the handle by removing the threaded rod from the retainer.
4. In order to prevent outside handle lever pre-load, lock the outside handle shall be fully secured to the door
prior to securing integral lock clip to outside handle rod. Integral lock clip shall be in the full up position while
securing to outside handle rod. Refer to
Rear Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment
.
5. Inspect the door lock system for proper operation before installing the trim panel.
Rear Side Door Outside Handle Rod Replacement (Hatchback)
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