Service Procedure

1. Remove the left sliding door upper frame molding (Figure 1).

2. For the LEFT door only: Remove the screw from the inside of the ash receiver bezel.





3. Disengage the push-in fasteners from around the perimeter of the trim panel and then remove the trim panel (Figure 1).





4. Disconnect the key-cylinder-to-bellcrank link from the bellcrank (Figure 2).

5. Remove the three (3) outside door handle nuts.





6. Remove the outside door handle from the door and then disconnect the key-cylinder-to-bellcrank link from the key cylinder (Figure 3). Discard the link.

7. Connect the new link to the key cylinder (Figure 3).

8. Install the outside door handle. Tighten the nuts securely.

9. Connect the key cylinder-to-bellcrank link to the bellcrank (Figure 2).

10. Place the trim panel in position on the sliding door.

11. Engage the locating pins on the backside of the trim panel with the mating holes on the inner door panel (Figure 1).

12. For the LEFT door only: Install the screw in the ash receiver.

13. Install the sliding door upper frame molding (Figure 1).

14. Repeat Steps 1-13 for the right side of the vehicle.