To replace the outside door handle lever, begin by removing the trim cap for the outside handle retaining screw and loosening the screw without removing it. Next, take off the cover from the outside handle and pull the handle out and to the rear to disengage it from the handle reinforcement inside the door. Inspect the outside door handle seals and replace them if they are cracked or deteriorated. For the inside door handle, remove the door trim panel, disengage the handle from the regulator module, and disconnect the actuator by prying out the bushing, aligning the cable with the slot in the handle lever to pull out the cable end plug. For the outside door handle reinforcement, first remove the outside door handle lever, then the door trim panel and the power window regulator. Disengage the upper and lower actuating rods, disconnect the keyless entry pad harness retaining clip, and remove the handle reinforcement. When dealing with the door lock cylinder, note that a new cylinder cannot be simply installed; instead, discard the old one and build a new unit using a lock repair package from the dealer. Remove the outside door handle, disengage the release tab, and install the rebuilt lock cylinder by aligning the D-slot. For the liftgate latch, remove the trim panel, disconnect the electrical connector, and remove the latch bolts. The installation process is the reverse of removal, followed by de-initialization/initialization procedures. For power release switch models, remove the liftgate trim panel, disconnect the electrical connector, and remove the switch molding screws to take out the switch. For manual release switch models, remove the trim panel, disconnect the electrical connector, and remove the switch molding nuts before taking out the switch. For the keyless entry pad on 2014 and earlier models, remove the upper trim cap, release the clip holding the keypad, and disconnect the electrical connector. For 2015 and later models, the keyless entry pad is integrated into the door upper trim panel; remove the exterior mirror, lower the window, and take off the door panel and moulding fasteners. Disconnect the key pad entry electrical connector and remove the door upper trim panel fasteners, pulling the harness out through the window opening. The installation process is the reverse of removal for all components.
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