16/11/2023 09:25:47
Handle - Exterior Release - Door - Rear - LH - Generation 2.1 (Retrofit)
Correction Code 11452016
- 2023-11-16: Added correct image of the LED harness cavity.
- 2023-10-25: Rearranged installation steps.
- 2023-08-30: Revised title for the hyperlink for the recalibration procedure.
Special tool(s) required for this procedure:
Part Number | Description |
1103741-20-A | Window switch tool (rear) |
1080985-10-A | Door handle alignment kit |
1054712-00-A | Thread setter kit (NA, APAC) |
1054712-01-A | Blind nut kit (EMEA) |
1004296-00-A | Service rivnut |
1015888-00-C | Service bolt |
1118491-00-A | SEALED CONNECTOR PLUG, LED (base door handles) |
Generation 2.0 Handle Assembly Removal
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Open the door and use a pen
or similar object to close the door latch.
NoteThe latch mechanism is closed after 2 clicks.
- Shift into Neutral and touch the Park Brake icon on the touchscreen.
- Fully raise the door glass.
- Make sure the door handle is retracted.
- Use masking tape on the outside of the vehicle to mark the position of the window glass relative to the door panel.
- Use masking tape to cover the exterior side of the door handle grip.
- Remove the door glass (refer to procedure).
- Place the glass in a safe location during the remainder of this procedure.
- Discard the door closeout panel.
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Connect the window switch
tool to the door handle harness.
- Use the window switch tool to fully lower the door glass holding clips.
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Using a pry tool, remove the
clip that secures the door handle harness inside the door cavity.
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Disconnect the door handle
harness from the door handle assembly.
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Release the door handle
harness edge clips (x2) located on the rear side of the inner door
cavity.
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Remove the nuts that attach
the door handle assembly to the door outer panel (torque 9 Nm).
- Carefully remove the assembly from the vehicle.
- Position the assembly on a soft working surface.
- Remove and discard the door handle assembly rear seal.
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Remove the screws (x4) that
attach the backplate to the handle grip (torque 2 Nm), and then remove the
backplate from the assembly.
- Remove the hand grip from the assembly.
- Discard the old door handle assembly.
Generation 2.1 Handle Assembly Installation
- Position the new door handle assembly on a soft working surface.
- Remove and discard the door handle assembly rear seal.
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Remove the screws (x4) that
attach the backplate to the handle grip (torque 2 Nm), and then remove and
discard the backplate.
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Id equipped, remove the LED
from the rear of the hand grip, but do not remove it from the door handle
assembly.
NoteBase door handles do not have LEDs.
- Remove and discard the hand grip.
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Install spacers on the
handle fork.
- Install the hand grip from the old door handle assembly.
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Install the handle grip LED assembly
(or dummy plug) in the rear of the handle grip.
CAUTIONIf the handle was not equipped with an LED because it was a base version, install a dummy plug (1118491-00-A) in the empty cavity to prevent water ingress. If a dummy plug is not available, tape can be used to seal the connector cavity instead.CAUTIONMake sure that the LED harness is properly routed.
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Install the painted
backplate from the old door handle assembly, and tighten the screws (x4)
that attach the backplate to the handle grip (torque 2 Nm).
CAUTIONMake sure that the LED harness is properly routed before tightening the screws.
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Install a new door handle
rear seal on the exterior door release handle assembly:
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Connect the door handle
harness to the door handle assembly.
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Install the door handle
assembly in the door body, and hand tighten the nuts (x4).
- Use the door handle alignment tool to align the door handle.
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Make sure the front and rear
of the door handle are flush with the outside of the door panel and the
handle fit is consistent with the other door handles on the vehicle.
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Tighten the nuts (x4) that
attach the door handle assembly to the door outer panel (torque 9 Nm).
- Carefully install the outer flap seal and the door glass seal, starting from the rear part of the door, and moving towards the front (refer to procedure (refer to procedure)).
- Install the door glass and raise the window.
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Insert the edge of the door
glass in the rear regulator clip and secure the glass in the clip.
- Adjust the door glass to the previously marked position and tighten the nut that secures the door glass to the front regulator (torque 7.5 Nm).
- Remove the tape from the window glass.
- Install waterproof tape over the holes (x5) in the inner door.
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Align the new closeout panel
in the regulator access opening inside the door frame and use masking tape
to temporarily attach the panel in place.
Tip: Make sure the new closeout panel is evenly aligned around the opening.
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Use a paint pen to mark the
locations (x5) for the mounting holes.
Tip: Do not to move the closeout panel when applying marks for mounting points.
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Drill a 7.75 mm hole at each
of the marked locations (x5).
Tip: For best results, and to catch some of the metal shavings, apply a coating of white lithium grease to the drill bit and drill at low speed.
- Wipe off the freshly drilled surfaces (inside and outside the door frame) and remove any metal shavings from inside the door cavity.
- Use the rivnut setting tool with an M5 bit to install a rivnut in each hole drilled.
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Drill a 25 mm. hole in the
closeout panel where indicated.
NoteThe location for the hole is indicated on the inboard side of the closeout panel.
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Connect the door handle
wiring harness to the door harness and attach the door handle wiring harness
to the inner door frame with a push clip.
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Install the door handle
wiring harness clip to the door frame.
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Install the harness edge
clips on the door frame. Make sure to leave enough clearance for the window
regulator.
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Route the door handle
harness from inside the door panel cavity through the hole in the closeout
panel and seat the sealing grommet.
- Install the updated closeout panel and make sure the manual door handle release cable is routed properly.
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Tighten the screws (x5) to
attach the closeout panel to the door frame (torque 4 Nm).
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Insert the tabs on the
bottom of the door handle module into the retainers on the closeout
panel.
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Install and tighten the
screw (x1) to hold the top of the door handle module to the closeout panel
(torque 2 Nm).
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Connect the window switch
tool to the door harness connector.
- Raise and lower the window several times and make sure the door handle wiring harness and connectors are not in the path of the window glass as it moves up and down.
- Disconnect the window switch tool from the door harness connector.
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Connect the door handle
wiring harness to the door handle module mounted on the closeout
panel.
WarningAlways replace plugs or tape removed from the front door shells when servicing or inspecting the door or its components. Additional holes in the door creates more escape paths for air, which decreases the front door pressure sensor's ability detect a side impact, and can negatively affect airbag deployment.
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Install the LH rear door
trim panel (refer to procedure).
NoteDo not close the door after the trim panel is installed.
- Perform the door exterior release handle recalibration procedure. See Handle - Exterior Release - Door (Recalibrate).
- Perform a firmware reinstall. See Firmware Reinstall - Touchscreen.
- Verify the operation of all door handles.