24/05/2022 13:32:43

Handle - Exterior Release - Door - (Identify Visually)

Correction Code 11451000

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Note
If you can access to the Diagnostic Closures Issues network, identify the external door handle using the Handle - Exterior Release - Door - (Identify with Autodiag) procedure.

Procedure

  1. Remove the door trim panel.
  2. Fully raise the door glass.
  3. Remove the fasteners that attach the door controller to the closeout panel (torque 1 Nm).
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    It is not necessary to disconnect the electrical connectors from the door controller.
  4. Tie the door controller aside.
  5. Remove the fasteners that attach the closeout panel to the door (torque 4 Nm).
    Table 1. Closeout Panels and Fasteners
    Front Rear
  6. Remove the closeout panel.
  7. Visually inspect the door handle assembly and use the images below to identify the door handle assembly currently in the vehicle.
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    In the images below, distinguishing characteristics of door handle assemblies are circled.
    Table 2. Front Door Handle Assemblies
    Door Handle Assembly Description Replace With
    		Generation 2.0 (LH)
    • Rounded mounting tabs
    • Attached wiring harness for door handle controller connection
    		 Generation 2.1 (LH) Door Handle Assembly
    		Generation 2.0 (RH)
    • Rounded mounting tabs
    • Attached wiring harness for door handle controller connection
    		 Generation 2.1 (RH) Door Handle Assembly
    		Generation 2.1 (LH)
    • Rounded mounting tabs
    • Connector for door handle control module harness
    		 Generation 2.1 (LH) Door Handle Assembly
    		Generation 2.1 (RH)
    • Rounded mounting tabs
    • Connector for door handle control module harness
    		 Generation 2.1 (RH) Door Handle Assembly
    		Generation 2.5 (LH)
    • Angular mounting tabs
    • Attached wiring harness for door handle controller connection
    		 Generation 3.0 (LH) Door Handle Assembly
    		Generation 2.5 (RH)
    • Angular mounting tabs
    • Attached wiring harness for door handle controller connection
    		 Generation 3.0 (RH) Door Handle Assembly
    		Generation 3.0 (LH)
    • Angular mounting tabs
    • Connector for door handle control module harness
    		 Generation 3.0 (LH) Door Handle Assembly
    		Generation 3.0 (RH)
    • Angular mounting tabs
    • Connector for door handle control module harness
    		 Generation 3.0 (RH) Door Handle Assembly
    Table 3. Rear Door Handle Assemblies
    Door Handle Assembly Description Replace With
    		Generation 2.0 (LH)
    • Rounded and slot-style upper mounting tabs
    • Attached wiring harness for door handle controller connection
    		 Generation 2.1 (LH) Door Handle Assembly
    		Generation 2.0 (RH)
    • Rounded and slot-style upper mounting tabs
    • Attached wiring harness for door handle controller connection
    		 Generation 2.1 (RH) Door Handle Assembly
    		Generation 2.1 (LH)
    • Rounded and slot-style upper mounting tabs
    • Connector for door handle control module harness
    		 Generation 2.1 (LH) Door Handle Assembly
    		Generation 2.1 (RH)
    • Rounded and slot-style upper mounting tabs
    • Connector for door handle control module harness
    		 Generation 2.1 (LH) Door Handle Assembly
    		Generation 2.5 (LH)
    • Angular mounting tabs
    • Attached wiring harness for door handle controller connection
    		 Generation 3.0 (LH) Door Handle Assembly
    		Generation 2.5 (RH)
    • Angular mounting tabs
    • Attached wiring harness for door handle controller connection
    		 Generation 3.0 (RH) Door Handle Assembly
    		Generation 3.0 (LH)
    • Angular mounting tabs
    • Connector for door handle control module harness
    		 Generation 3.0 (LH) Door Handle Assembly
    		Generation 3.0 (RH)
    • Angular mounting tabs
    • Connector for door handle control module harness
    		 Generation 3.0 (RH) Door Handle Assembly

    Generation 2.1 exterior door handles are retrofitted to replace Generation 2.0 door handles. Generation 3.0 exterior door handles are retrofitted to replace Generation 2.5 door handles. For door handle assembly retrofit instructions, choose the appropriate door handle to install in the vehicle: