Front Door Latch: Service and Repair

Outer Handle/Latch Removal

NOTE: Raise the glass fully.

1. Removal
- Door panel
- Plastic cover




2. Remove the glass run channel as needed, then remove the rear lower channel.
3. Remove the outer handle cover, then remove the lock cylinder.






NOTE:
- Take care not to drop the bolt inside the door.
- Remove in numbered sequence.




4. Remove the outer handle as shown.




5. Remove the seat A, then loosen the bolt.
6. Slide the outer handle base, and remove it from the door. Disconnect the connector, detach the clips, then remove the latch with the outer handle base through the hole in the door. Pry the outer handle rod out from the outer handle base using diagonal cutters.






NOTE:
- To ease reassembly, note location (A) of the outer handle rod on the joint before disconnecting it.
- Take care not to bend the rods.

7. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:
- Make sure the glass run channel is installed securely into the rear lower channel.
- Make sure the door locks and opens properly.