To service the rear door exterior handle, first remove the rear door trim panel and close the door glass. Next, remove the clip holding the linkage to the outside handle and detach the linkage from the outside handle. After that, take out the nuts that secure the outside handle to the outer door panel and pull the outside door handle out the vehicle. To install the outer door handle, place it back in the automobile, and install the nuts to attach it to the outer door panel. The outside handle is connected with the linkage, secured using the clip. Finally, replace the clips which hold the trim panel to the perimeter of the door and reinstall the rear door trim panel.