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# Auto Present Door Handles (Variant A v1)

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## Packing List

1. Door Handle \* 4
2. Latch Motor \* 4
3. Signal Wire \* 4
4. Power and CAN Wire \* 1
5. Control Unit \* 1
6. Zip Tie
7. Washer \* 4

## Recommended Tools

1. 8mm Hex Socket
2. 10mm Hex Socket
3. 13mm Hex Socket
4. T-20 Screwdriver
5. T-30 Screwdriver
6. Wrench
7. Small Flat Head Screwdriver
8. Pry Tool
9. Electrical Tape
10. Diagonal Cutting Pliers
11. Wire Fishing Tool

## Installation

### Step 1 - Remove the Door Panel and Window

Follow the below guide to remove door panel and window.

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### Step 2 - Follow the Soft Closing Doors instructions to run the wires

Run signal wires to each of the doors.

### Step 3 - Remove the OEM Door Handle

Remove the covers from the door panel. There are 2 covers for front doors and 3 covers for rear doors.

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Remove the 3 screws of the door handle.

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Now you can remove the door handle assembly

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### Step 4 - Install the Latch Motor

Push the clips and remove the plastic piece as shown below

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Remove the hinge (it can be metal / plastic depending on model year)

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Now you can remove the door handle&#x20;

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Remove the 2 screws holding the sensor. It should be either T-15 or T-20 depending on different model year.

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Drill 2 holes to fit the metal plate.

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Assemble the auto present unit with the door handle

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### Step 5 - Assemble the Door

Plug the OEM door handle wire to the connector in our kit, then the other end or connector to the original connector.

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Install the handle assembly to the door panel

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Caution: While installing the window glass, use the bolts with 2 washers we provided instead

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