2026-05-12

Handle - Exterior Release - Door - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 11451002 0.60 NOTA: Salvo explicitamente indicado em contrário no procedimento, o código de correção acima e o FRT refletem todo o trabalho necessário para a realização deste procedimento, incluindo os procedimentos associados. Não acumule códigos de correção, salvo se explicitamente instruído. NOTA: Consulte Tempos de taxa fixa para saber mais sobre FRT e sobre a respetiva criação. NOTA: Consulte Proteção pessoal para garantir que utiliza o EPI adequado durante a realização do procedimento abaixo. NOTA: Consulte para conhecer as práticas seguras e saudáveis de trabalho.

  • 2026-01-22: Updated the nuts securing the handle to consumable parts and added the part number.
  • 2025-09-01: Added disconnecting/connecting LV battery power steps, and added the window calibration routine.
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Aviso
The side impact airbag deployment depends on the front door sensor's ability to detect a side impact from air pressure. Make sure that there are no uncovered holes in the front door shells. Additionally, always reinstall plugs or tape when servicing or inspecting the front doors and their components.

Remove

  1. Remove the LH front door trim panel. See .
  2. Remove the LH front door inner belt seal. See .
  3. Remove the front LH door glass. See .
  4. Disconnect the LV battery power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  5. Remove the LH front door closeout panel. See .
  6. Disconnect the electrical wiring harness from the door handle connector.
  7. Remove the plugs that cover access to the door handle nuts.
  8. Remove and discard the nuts that attach the door handle to the door, and then remove the handle from the door.
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    Note
    There are 2 versions of these nuts. Replace if the nuts are nyloc nuts. Reuse if the nuts are not.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket

Install

  1. Hand-tighten the new nuts (x3) that attach the door handle to the door.
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    Note
    Do not replace the nyloc nuts. Do not stack any more than two shims per mounting stud. According the check result to insert shims between the handle and door inside surface at the handle mounting studs to adjust the gap and flush of the handle if necessary.
  2. Check that the LH front door handle gap and flushness are within specification.
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    See
  3. Torque the nuts (x3) that attach the door handle to the door.
    7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  4. Install the plugs that cover access to the door handle nuts.
  5. Connect the electrical wiring harness to the door handle connector.
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    Fully seat the connector, and then engage the locking tab.
  6. Install the LH front door closeout panel. See .
  7. Connect the LV battery power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  8. Install the front LH door glass. See .
  9. Install the LH front door inner belt seal. See .
  10. Install the LH front door trim panel. See .
  11. Place the vehicle in Service Mode by using the touchscreen. See .
  12. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See .
  13. Close the LH front door.
  14. On the touchscreen, tap the Service Mode "wrench" (at the bottom of the touchscreen UI), and then tap Closures > Windows > Calibrate Windows > Run, and allow the routine to complete.
  15. Exit Service Mode. See .