Remove handle Broken exterior handle

Before removing the door panal remove both door handel and unlocklatch check for any crews near speaker then try from a corner

Well, it is easy, kind of...
It gets released from the inside of the door. there are cables or rods attached to it that need to be released.

Two 10mm bolts, or nuts, hold the handle on from inside the door. dont forget to remove actuating rod from old handle. probably clip is broke also.

SECTION 501-14: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems 2001 Escape Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Exterior Front Door Handle Removal and Installation

1. Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05 .

1. Position the watershield aside.

1. NOTE: The tie strap does not need to be reinstalled.
   If equipped, remove the tie strap from the anti-theft guard.

1. Remove the screws and position the anti-theft guard aside.

1. Release the clip and disconnect the exterior door handle actuating rod.

1. Remove the anti-theft guard.

1. Remove the exterior door handle screw.

1. Remove the exterior handle actuating rod.

1. Remove the exterior door handle lock cylinder cover.

1. Remove the exterior door handle.

Normally it will be the small retainer that holds the inside of the door handle to the part that hooks to the latch assembly. Or it is possible that the door handle part is broken, but not likely. You will have to have the window raised, and remove the door panel and look inside the door panel where the handle attaches to see what the problem is. May help to have a flashlight. These are sometimes difficult to fix as there is not much room to work & the parts have to be attached for the exterior handle to work. Rick

You have to pull the interior door panel off, remove the two fastners that hold the exterior handle on....disconnect the two plastic clips for the lock rod....reinstall in reverse order.....have some metric sockets on hand and an extension.

Remove the front door trim panel.
Peel back the watershield.
Remove the exterior door handle access hole grommet from the door.
Loosen the screw.
The screw must be fully disengaged from the door lock cylinder bezel although it is not necessary to fully remove the screw.
Remove the door lock cylinder bezel.
Slide the exterior door handle to release.
Remove the exterior door handle and gaskets.

ok. first u remove the door panel(s), with the window rolled up, u will be able to see the back side of the exterior door handle. there will be three bolts, they are size 10metric. there is also a rod attached to the handle held in place by a plastic clip, remove the rod, then remove the three bolts. from the outside remove the exterior door handle being careful not to scratch painted surface. Repeat for the other door(s). Repeat this for installation.

you can do this. you have to remove inside trim panel for access. if you still need to do, I will send you repair steps. let me know

hi jim,

you need to open the door panel, after removing the panel, raise up your window completely and you can see the nuts or bolts that are holding your door handle.

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