For 1990-2009 cars

1. Remove the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
2. Partly loosen the water vapor barrier.

Loosen the water vapor barrier in the area of the hatching.

3. Remove the front door access panel.

Remove the panel (1) with a plastic wedge.

Note: The moveable handle part must now be secured in pulled position.

4. Remove the rear door fixed handle part.

• | Pull out and hold the moveable handle part (I).

• | Turn the bolt (II) left until it stops.

• | Remove the fixed handle part with lock cylinder (IV).

5. Remove the door handle.

Pull back the moveable handle part (III) to remove.

6. Remove the bracket for the outer door handle.

• | Remove the bolt (1).

• | Remove the linkage (2).

• | Remove the bracket.

### Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1. Install the bracket for the outer door handle.

Install the linkage.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 3 N·m (26 lb in).

2. Refit the door handle.

Install the moveable handle part into door panel.

3. Install the rear door fixed handle part.

• | Pull out and hold the moveable handle part.

• | Tighten the bolt until it stops.

• | Close the moving part of the handle.

• | Install the cover cap.

4. Install the front door access panel.
5. Install the water vapor barrier.
6. Install the rear door side trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.