Nissan Versa (N17): Outside handle

OUTSIDE HANDLE : Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1. Fully close the front door glass.

2. Remove front door finisher. Refer to INT "Removal and Installation".

3. Remove sealing screen.

NOTE: Cut the butyl tape so that some parts of the butyl tape remain on the sealing screen, if the sealing screen is reused.

4. For drivers side only, open rod holder (1) by pulling downward and separate key rod (3) from door lock assembly (2).

5. Disengage outside handle cable (1) from cable clip (2).

6. Remove door side grommet (1), and loosen bolt from grommet hole (2).

7. While pulling outside handle, remove door key cylinder assembly (LH side) or outside handle escutcheon (RH side).

8. While pulling outside handle (1), slide toward rear of vehicle to remove outside handle.

9. Remove front gasket (1) and rear gasket (2).

Front

10. Slide outside handle bracket toward rear of vehicle to remove.

Front

11. Disconnect outside handle cable (1) from outside handle bracket (2) as shown.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• When installing door key cylinder rod on the LH front door, be sure to rotate door key cylinder rod holder until a click is felt.
• Check that door lock cables are normally engaged with inside handle and outside handle.
• After installation, check door open/close, and lock/unlock operation.

REAR DOOR LOCK

Exploded View

1. Outside handle escutcheon 2. Rear gasket 3. Outside handle bracket 4. Bolt 5. Door lock assembly 6. Inside handle 7. Outside handle 8. Front gasket 9. Clip Pawl Front