1. Perform the front door glass preparation..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Inner garnish.
b. Front door trim.
c. Front door glass.
d. Front door module panel.
e. Front door key cylinder.
4. Disconnect the keyless antenna connector (With advanced keyless entry system).

5. While pulling the front outer handle bracket pin in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull the front outer handle in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the front outer handle bracket pin and the front outer handle.

6. Remove the front outer handle in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

7. Loosen the screw securing the front outer handle bracket.

NOTE:
The screw cannot be removed because the front outer handle bracket has a stopper which prevents the screw from falling.
8. Pull the front outer handle bracket in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and detach the front outer handle bracket hooks from the body.

9. Lift the front outer handle bracket in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure to pull the rod out of the rod holder..

10. Remove the front outer handle bracket.
11. Remove the handle seat from the body.

12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Outer Handle Bracket Installation Note
To assure that the rod is inserted into the rod holder hole, verify that the there is no excessive play.

Front Door Removal/Installation
HoodControl Valve Body Removal/Installation [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
On-Vehicle Removal
WARNING:
A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait
until they are cool.
Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out, causing
injury to the eyes. Wear protective eyeglasses whenever using compressed ai ...
Wheel Hub Component Removal/Installation [Awd]
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed
sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled
by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed
sensor connector (body side) ...
Cargo Compartment Light Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. To prevent scratches or damage, affix protective tape to the position shown
in the figure.
CAUTION:
If a flathead screwdriver is inserted into the gap between the cargo compartment
light and trunk side trim, the trunk side trim could int ...