Attachment III - Technical Information

OVERVIEW

This program involves replacing the front and rear interior side door handle springs.

SERVICE PROCEDURE





1. Remove the interior side door handle bezel screw cover, screw and bezel. See Figure 1.

2. NOTICE: Use caution not to damage the plastic retaining clip when removing the interior side door handle.





Remove the interior side door handle by using a flat-blade screwdriver to pry upon the plastic retaining clip while pulling the interior side door handle out of the retainer. See Figure 2.





3. Disconnect the interior side door handle cable from the interior side door handle. See Figure 3.

4. NOTICE: When removing the interior side door handle pin, hold the interior side door handle with extreme care so it is not scratched or damaged.





Remove the interior side door handle spring pin and spring. See Figure 4.





5. NOTE: The interior side door handle spring retainer may be cracked or missing. See Figure 6 for the location of the spring retainer. The new re-designed spring has a longer leg and does not need the retainer to function. The door handle does not need to be replaced, even if the spring retainer is damaged. See Figure 5 for example of re-designed spring.

Position the new interior side door handle spring (LH is green, RH is gray) into the interior side door handle and install the interior side door handle spring pin. The new spring can be installed into the retainer even if the retainer is damaged or broken. See Figure 6 for example of correct assembly.

6. Install the interior side door handle cable to the interior side door handle. See Figure 3.

7. Install the interior side door handle into the retaining clip. Make sure the handle is seated correctly in the retainer. See Figure 3.

8. Install the door handle bezel, screw and screw cover. See Figure 1.