SECTION 501-14B: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems — With Intelligent Access (IA)
2014 Flex Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Procedure revision date: 05/02/2013

Door Handle Reinforcement — Exterior, Rear

Removal and Installation

NOTE: The door glass must be completely raised.

  1. Remove the rear door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05 .
  1. Remove the exterior door handle. For additional information, refer to Exterior Door Handle in this section.
  1. Position the water shield aside.
  1. Disconnect the rear door latch actuator electrical connector.
  1. Remove the door lock rod extension from the door lock rod.
  1. Push the door lock rod and grommet through the door panel.
  1. Push the interior door handle cable and grommet through the door panel, and pull them back out through the door panel access hole.
  1. Loosen the exterior door handle reinforcement bolt.
  1. Slide the exterior front door handle reinforcement to the front of the vehicle and push it inside the door.
  1. Remove the 3 rear door latch bolts.
  1. Remove the complete latch, carrier, and handle reinforcement assembly from the door.
  1. Open the clip and disconnect the exterior rear door handle actuating rod.
  1. Unclip and remove the exterior door handle reinforcement from the carrier.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.