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9. Install the audio unit. For additional information, refer to 
Section 415 - 01  . 
10. If equipped, connect the shift interlock assembly to the selector lever.  1. Position the shift interlock assembly. 
2. Connect the shift interlock cable. 
3. Install the R- clip. 
4. Install the screw. 
11. Connect the ECS module electrical connector.  1. Connect the ECS module electrical connector. 
2. Engage the locking tab. 
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Latch —
Door 
Removal  1. Remove the door trim panel (23942). For additional information, refer to  Section 501 - 05  . 
2. Release the actuating rods by opening the clips. 
3. Using a screwdriver, release the lock cylinder actuating rod. 
4. Remove the door latch screws. 
5. Disconnect the door ajar switch and the actuator electrical connectors. 
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
Handle —
Exterior Door 
Removal  1. Remove the door trim panel (23942). For additional information, refer to  Section 501 - 05  . 
2. Release the exterior door handle actuating rod by opening the clip. 
3. Remove the exterior door handle nuts. 
4. Remove the exterior door handle. 
Installation 
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. 
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
Handle —
Interior Door 
Removal  1. Remove the door trim panel (23942). For additional information, refer to  Section 501 - 05  . 
2. Remove the rivet. 
3. Remove the cable clip. 
4. Release the cable housing from the interior handle. 
5. Release the actuating cable from the interior handle and remove the handle. 
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
Push Button Rod —
Door 
Removal  1. Remove the door trim panel (23942). For additional information, refer to  Section 501 - 05  . 
2. Release the push button rod by opening the clip. 
Installation  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. 
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Switch —
Door Lock 
Removal 
1.  CAUTION: Place a rag between the window regulator switch plate and the door trim 
panel to avoid damaging the door trim panel. 
Position the window regulator switch plate (14524) aside.  1. Pull at service notch. 
2. Lift to release the clip at the rear edge. 
2. Remove the screws and the door lock switch (14017). 
Installation  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. 
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Mounting Arm and Pivot Shaft 
Removal 
1. Park the windshield wipers in the full upright position. This will allow for easy access to the  retaining clip on the wiper motor output shaft. 
2. Remove the cowl top vent panels. 
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 
4. Disconnect the mounting arm and pivot shaft linkage from the wiper motor output shaft.  1. Remove the clip. 
2. Disconnect the mounting arm and pivot shaft linkage from the wiper motor output shaft. 
5. NOTE:  It is necessary to lower the hood to remove the mounting arm and pivot shaft. 
Remove the mounting arm and pivot shaft.  1. Remove the bolts. 
2. Remove the mounting arm and pivot shaft through the RH cowl chamber opening. 
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Installation 
1. NOTE:  Prior to installing the mounting arm and pivot shaft, install the retaining clip onto the end 
of the mounting arm and pivot shaft linkage. 
Install the mounting arm and pivot shaft. 
1. Install through the RH cowl chamber opening. 
2. Install the bolts. 
2. NOTE:  It is necessary to lower the hood to install the mounting arm and pivot shaft linkage onto 
the wiper motor output shaft. 
Install the mounting arm and pivot shaft linkage onto the wiper motor output shaft. 
 zSnap the mounting arm and pivot shaft linkage onto the wiper motor output shaft. 
3. NOTE:  When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms 
may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 
16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy. 
Reconnect the negative battery cable. 
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