Front Door Latch: Service and Repair

Front Door Lock

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the seal trim. Refer to "Door Seal Trim".
3. Disconnect the inside door handle and the lock rods.




4. Disconnect the outside door handle and the lock rods.




5. Remove the screws and the front door lock.




6. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Installation Procedure




1. Connect the electrical connector.




2. Connect the inside door handle and the lock rods.
3. Connect the outside door handle and the lock rods.






NOTE: Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

4. Install the front door lock with the screws.

Tighten
Tighten the front door lock screws to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).

5. Install the seal trim. Refer to "Door Seal Trim".
6. Connect the negative battery cable.