Front Door Latch: Service and Repair

Latch Replacement - Front Door

Removal Procedure

1. Open the door.
2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement) .
3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door (Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement) .
4. Remove the window run channel. Refer to Window Run Channel Replacement - Front Door (Window Run Channel Replacement - Front Door) .
5. Disconnect the lock actuator electrical connector.




6. Disconnect the outside door handle rod (1) by releasing the retaining clip on the door latch.




7. Disconnect the lock cylinder rod by releasing the retaining clip (1).
8. Remove the manual locking rod from the door by releasing the rod from the retainers.




9. Remove the fasteners (2) retaining the door latch (1) to the door.
10. Remove the door latch (1).



Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Place the latch (1) into position in the door, and install the 3 fasteners (2) that retain the latch to the door.

Tighten the fasteners to 9 Nm (7 lb ft).





2. Install the manual locking rod (1) to the door by securing the rod in the retainers.




3. Connect the lock cylinder rod by securing rod in the retaining clip (1).




4. Connect the outside door handle rod (1) by securing the rod in the retaining clip on the door latch.
5. Connect the lock actuator electrical connector.
6. Operate door handle functions to ensure proper operation.
7. Install the window run channel. Refer to Window Run Channel Replacement - Front Door (Window Run Channel Replacement - Front Door) .
8. Install water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door (Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement) .
9. Install door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement) .