INSTALLATION
If outside door handle replacement is necessary,
transfer lock cylinder from the original handle to the
new one.
(1) Place outside door handle in position on vehi-
cle.
(2) Install nuts to hold outside door handle to door
outer panel (Fig. 23).
(3) Insert lock linkage into door latch.
(4) Engage clip to hold door lock linkage to latch.
(5) Insert latch linkage into door latch.
(6) Engage clip to hold door latch linkage to latch.
(7) Install push-in fasteners to hold VTSS switch
harness to inner door reinforcement bar, if equipped.
(8) Connect VTSS switch connector into door har-
ness, if equipped.
(9) Verify door latch operation.
(10) Install water shield and door trim panel.
FRONT DOOR REFLECTOR
REMOVAL
(1) Insert small, flat bladed pry tool between outer
edge of door reflector and HVAC outlet vent.
(2) Pry outward on outer edge of reflector.
(3) Remove reflector from vehicle (Fig. 24).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position reflector on vehicle.
(2) Insert inner edge of reflector into slot in HVAC
outlet vent.
(3) Snap outer edge of reflector into slot in HVAC
outlet vent.
FRONT DOOR SILL PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Using trim stick (C-4755), disengage hidden
clips holding door sill plate from door sill.
(2) Remove sill plate from vehicle (Fig. 25).
INSTALLATION
(1) Place sill plate in position on vehicle.
(2) Align locating pins on backside of trim plate to
mating holes in door sill.
(3) Engage hidden clips to hold door sill plate to
door sill.
FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick (C-4755), pry courtesy lamp
from door trim.
(2) Disconnect wire connector from courtesy lamp.
(3) If equipped, remove screws attaching door
assist handle to inner door panel.
(4) If equipped, remove screw attaching door pull
cup to inner door panel.
(5) If equipped, remove screws attaching trim
panel to door from below map pocket.
(6) If equipped, remove window crank.
(7) Using a trim stick, remove screw cover from
switch panel.
(8) Remove screws attaching switch panel to door
trim.
(9) Remove power accessary switch from door trim
(Fig. 26).
(10) Disconnect power switch from wire connector.
(11) If equipped, using a small, flat bladed pry
tool, remove memory seat/mirror switch and discon-
nect wire connector (Fig. 27).
(12) If equipped, remove screw holding door trim
to door panel from behind inside latch release han-
dle.
(13) Disengage clips attaching door trim to door
frame around perimeter of panel (Fig. 28).
(14) Lift trim panel upward to disengage flange
from inner belt molding at top of door.
Fig. 24 Front Door Reflector
Fig. 25 Door Sill Plate
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
INSTALLATION
(1) Place striker in position on vehicle.
(2) Align striker to outline mark on sill.
(3) Install screws to attach striker to sill.
(4) Verify liftgate alignment and operation.
LIFTGATE LOCK CYLINDER
REMOVAL
NOTE: Do not remove E-clip.
(1) Remove outside liftgate handle.
(2) Remove lock cylinder clip from handle (Fig. 59).
(3) Remove lock cylinder and arm from handle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install lock cylinder clip into liftgate handle.
(2) Push lock cylinder into handle until clip
engages groove in lock cylinder with an audible click
(Fig. 60).
(3) Install outside liftgate handle.
(4) Verify lock cylinder operation.
LIFTGATE OUTSIDE HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove liftgate trim panel.
(2) Remove power lock motor.
(3) Disengage outside handle link from clip on lift-
gate latch.
(4) Disconnect VTSS switch from back of lock cyl-
inder, if equipped.
(5) Disengage lock link, if equipped.
(6) Remove nut attaching outside liftgate handle to
liftgate (Fig. 61).
(7) Disengage retaining groove holding handle to
liftgate.
(8) Remove outside liftgate handle and links from
vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position outside liftgate handle and links on
vehicle.
(2) Engage retaining groove to hold handle to lift-
gate by pushing handle to the right for centering.
(3) Install nut to attach outside liftgate handle to
liftgate.
Fig. 58 Liftgate Latch Striker
Fig. 59 Lock Cylinder Removal
Fig. 60 Lock Cylinder Installation
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(4) Connect VTSS switch from back of lock cylin-
der, if equipped.
(5) Engage outside handle link to clip on liftgate
latch.
(6) Install lock link, if equipped.
(7) Install power lock motor.
(8) Verify liftgate operation. Adjust as necessary.
(9) Install liftgate trim panel.
LIFTGATE PROP ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Release liftgate latch and open liftgate.
(2) Support liftgate on a suitable lifting device.
(3) Pull liftgate opening weatherstrip from D-pillar
flange next to prop assembly end pivot.
(4) Remove bolt holding end pivot to D-pillar (Fig.
62).
(5) Remove bolt holding prop assembly to liftgate.
(6) Remove prop assembly from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
LIFTGATE SILL PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage hidden clips holding sill plate to lift-
gate door opening sill (Fig. 63).
(2) Remove sill plate from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place sill plate in position on vehicle.
(2) Align locator rib into recess in liftgate sill.
(3) Engage hidden clips to hold sill plate to liftgate
door opening sill.
LIFTGATE STABILIZER WEDGE
REMOVAL
(1) Open liftgate.
(2) Mark outline of stabilizer wedge on liftgate to
aid installation.
(3) Remove rivets attaching wedge to liftgate (Fig.
64).
(4) Remove wedge from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position stabilizer wedge on vehicle.
(2) Align stabilizer wedge to outline previously
made on liftgate.
(3) Install rivet to hold wedge to liftgate.
(4) Verify liftgate fit and operation. Adjust as nec-
essary.
LIFTGATE STABILIZER WEDGE STRIKER
REMOVAL
(1) Open liftgate.
Fig. 61 Liftgate Outside HandleFig. 62 Liftgate Prop Assembly
Fig. 63 Liftgate Sill Plate
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