Front Door Latch: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURELatch Replacement - Front Door: Removal Procedure:
1. Place window in full up position.
2. Remove the door trim panel.
3. Remove the water deflector.
4. Disconnect the electrical connectors (2).
Latch Replacement - Front Door: Removal Procedure:
5. Disconnect the lock cylinder rod (driver's door only).
Latch Replacement - Front Door: Removal Procedure:
6. Disconnect the door handle rod (1) from the door latch.
Latch Replacement - Front Door: Removal Procedure:
7. Remove the lock knob from the rod by twisting counter-clockwise the knob.
Latch Replacement - Front Door: Removal Procedure:
8. Remove the three fasteners (4) from the door latch.
9. Remove the door latch from the door.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Latch Replacement - Front Door: Installation Procedure:
1. Install the electrical connectors (2).
2. Install the door latch into the door.
3. Route the door lock knob into position.
4. Install the three fasteners (4).
Tighten
Tighten the door latch fasteners to 10 N.m (89 bin).
Latch Replacement - Front Door: Installation Procedure:
5. Push outside door handle rod (1) up. insert into latch clip (2), and close the clip.
Latch Replacement - Front Door: Installation Procedure:
6. Install the lock cylinder rod (driver's door only).
Latch Replacement - Front Door: Installation Procedure:
7. Install the lock knob by turning clockwise.
IMPORTANT: Check for the proper operation of the door handle and lock cylinder before installing the water deflector and door trim panel.
8. Install the water deflector.
9. Install the door trim panel.