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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Door Handles for Xterra (N50) and other NISSAN models
Tools
Replacement: door handle – NISSAN Xterra (N50). Tools you'll need:
Torque wrench
Torx bit T20
Drive socket # 10
Ratchet wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Round-nose pliers
Plastic trim tool
Replacement: door handle – NISSAN Xterra (N50). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right door handles.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the car door.
  2. Step 2
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    Detach the door handle trim panel. Use a plastic trim tool.
  3. Step 3
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    Unscrew the door handle fastener. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the door handle.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: door handle – NISSAN Xterra (N50). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  5. Step 5
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    Detach the door card. Use a plastic trim tool.
    Replacement: door handle – NISSAN Xterra (N50). Tip:
    Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  6. Step 6
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    Detach the power window connector from the switch module.
  7. Step 7
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    Remove the power window switch module.
  8. Step 8
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    Attach the power window connector to the switch module.
  9. Step 9
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    Switch on the ignition.
  10. Step 10
    Remove the covers from the window raiser fasteners.
    Step 11
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    Lower the window glass.
    Replacement: door handle – NISSAN Xterra (N50). AUTODOC recommends:
    Continue lowering the window glass until its fasteners become visible.
  11. Step 12
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    Switch off the ignition.
  12. Step 13
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    Unscrew the window glass fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 14
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    Raise the glass a little and remove it.
    Replacement: door handle – NISSAN Xterra (N50). Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid injury, hold the glass when raising it.
  14. Step 15
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    Unscrew the fastener of the interior door handle. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the interior door handle.
  16. Step 17
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    Unscrew the door panel fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 18
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    Detach the power window wiring harness.
  18. Step 19
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    Detach the power window connector. Use round-nose pliers.
  19. Step 20
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    Unscrew the door panel fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  20. Step 21
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    Remove the door panel together with the window regulator linkage.
    Replacement: door handle – NISSAN Xterra (N50). Professionals recommend:
    Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  21. Step 22
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    Remove the cover from the exterior door handle fastener. Use a flat screwdriver.
  22. Step 23
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    Unscrew the fastener of the exterior door handle. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench.
  23. Step 24
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    Remove the exterior door handle.
    Replacement: door handle – NISSAN Xterra (N50). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  24. Step 25
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    Remove the exterior door handle gaskets.
  25. Step 26
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    Release the exterior door handle actuator. Use a flat screwdriver.
  26. Step 27
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    Detach the exterior door handle actuator cable.
  27. Step 28
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    Attach the exterior door handle actuator cable.
  28. Step 29
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    Install the exterior door handle actuator.
  29. Step 30
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    Install the exterior door handle gaskets.
  30. Step 31
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    Install the new exterior door handle.
    Replacement: door handle – NISSAN Xterra (N50). Tip:
    When installing, do not use excessive force to avoid damage to the part.Check if the handle works correctly.
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