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Lock Replacement - Front Door



Lock Replacement - Front Door

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Rendezvous) (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the inside handle rods from the front door inside handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Front Inside (Service and Repair) .




4. Disconnect the clip securing the outside handle rod to the front door lock.




5. Remove the screws from the front door lock.




6. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the lock.




7. Remove the lock with the inside handle rods attached to the lock through the access hole in the front door inner panel.




8. Remove the inside handle rods from the lock.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the inside handle rods to the lock.




2. Install the lock in the position through the access hole in the front door inner panel.




3. Connect the electrical connectors to the front door lock.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.





4. Install the lock screws to the front door lock.

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





5. Connect the clip securing the outside handle rod to the front door lock.
6. Install the door handle rods to the inside door handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Front Inside (Service and Repair) .
7. Install the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door (Service and Repair) .
8. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Rendezvous) (Service and Repair) .
9. Inspect the door lock system for the proper operation.