Front Door Latch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR CYLINDER LOCK ROD OR DOOR LATCH. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Driver and Passenger Front Door
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the front door trim panel.







3. Remove the lower theft shield screw.







4. Remove the nut and position the theft shield aside

Driver Door Only







5. Remove the nut and the lock cylinder.

Driver and Passenger Front Door







6. Release the clip and disconnect the exterior door handle actuator rod.
^ If equipped, disconnect the door lock cylinder switch electrical connector.







7. Disconnect the electrical connector.







8. Remove the door latch screws.







9. Remove the interior handle actuating cable.







10. Remove the door latch.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.