Removal

THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: ENTRY LOCK AND UNLOCK SWITCH (for Front): REMOVAL

HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH Removal

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
NOTICE:
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.
- w/ Navigation System:
After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

3. REMOVE FRONT LOWER DOOR FRAME BRACKET GARNISH LH Disassembly

4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH Disassembly

5. REMOVE FRONT UPPER ARMREST BASE PANEL LH Disassembly

6. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Disassembly

8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR PANEL CUSHION Disassembly

9. REMOVE DOOR TRIM COVER LH Disassembly

10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH Disassembly

11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER LH Disassembly

12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY OUTSIDE LH






(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Using a T30 "TORX" wrench, loosen the screw.






(c) Remove the handle by sliding and pulling it in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.
NOTICE:
If the release plate is not pulled and held when removing the handle, the release plate will interfere with the handle and become damaged.