02/03/2020 13:50:14

Position Sensor - Door - Exterior Handle - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 11456502

Removal

  1. Remove the door handle assembly (refer to procedure).
  2. Remove and discard the door handle rear seal.
  3. Remove the control link pivot pin to allow the control link to be released from the housing.
  4. Position the control link and remove the screw that secures the position sensor to the link (torque 1 Nm).
  5. Remove the screw that secures the position sensor to the housing (torque 1.5 Nm).
  6. Release the wiring harness and remove the position sensors (x2).
  7. Remove the screw that secures the position sensor to the bracket (torque 1 Nm).
  8. Remove the bracket.

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

  1. Position all wiring around the housing and secure it as necessary with cable ties. Remove any excess tie.
  2. Install a new back seal on the door handle assembly:
    1. Align the stud towers on the door handle assembly with the holes in the back seal.
    2. Press the back seal firmly to properly set the butyl seal between the back seal and the door handle assembly.
      Tip: Use a suitable tool to apply pressure along the perimeter of the back seal to make sure proper seating of the butyl seal on the door handle assembly.
    3. Put a push nut on top of each stud. Use a deep 5 mm socket to press the push nut over the stud.
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      CAUTION
      Do not use excessive force to drive the push nut into the stud.
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      Note
      Make sure that the push nut is firmly set into the stud without a gap between the back seal and the door handle assembly.
    4. Repeat steps a-c on the rest of the studs (total of 4 push nuts/studs per front door handle and 3 push nuts/studs per rear door handle).
    5. Use a cable tie to secure the back seal to the door handle assembly.
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      CAUTION
      To avoid damage to the back seal, do not overtighten the cable tie.
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      CAUTION
      To avoid damage to the door handle electrical harness, make sure proper routing of all wires.
      Front door handle Rear door handle
    6. Remove any excess tie.