Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment
 
  
 
 
  
   
    
     |  | Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment | 
   
  
  
  
   
    
    
   
   
    
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        Preliminary Procedure
       Remove the water deflector. Refer to
        
         Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement
 
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 | Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Retainer 
 
 
        
         
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            Use a flat-head tool to open the retainer from the threaded rod connecting the lock to the outside handle.
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 | Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod 
 
 
 
       Procedure
      
        
         
          | 1. | Position the front side door outside handle rod in the retainer in order to eliminate any free play in the outside door handle. 
 
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          | 2. | Adjust the travel of the handle by removing the threaded rod from the retainer. 
 
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          | 3. | Install the retainer cover closed over the threaded front side door outside handle rod. 
 
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          | 4. | Inspect the door lock system for proper operation. 
 
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