For 1990-2009 cars

## Liftgate Outside Handle Replacement C100/Long Body

### Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Remove the liftgate lower trim. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove the nuts and the liftgate outside handle.

### Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

1. Install the liftgate outside handle with the nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the liftgate outside handle nut to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

2. Connect the electrical connector.
3. Remove the liftgate lower trim. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .
4. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

## Liftgate Outside Handle Replacement C105/Short Body

### Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Remove the liftgate lower trim. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove the nuts and the liftgate outside handle.

### Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

1. Install the liftgate outside handle with the nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the liftgate outside handle nut to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

2. Connect the electrical connector.
3. Install the liftgate lower trim. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .
4. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .