Front Door Latch: Service and Repair

Front Side Door Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Place window in the full up position.
2. Remove the door trim panel.
3. Remove the door module.
4. Remove the inside door handle.
5. Remove the water deflector.
6. Disconnect the electrical connectors.




7. Disconnect the lock cylinder rod from the door latch.




8. Disconnect the outside door handle rod (1) from the door latch by opening the clip (2).




9. Remove the door latch fasteners.
10. Remove the window run channel fastener.
11. Position window run channel out of the way.
12. Remove the door latch from the door with the inside door handle and lock rods attached.
13. Remove the handle and lock rods from the door latch.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the inside door handle and lock rods to the door latch.
2. Install the door latch into the door.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the door latch fasteners.

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




4. Install the outside door handle rod (1) into the latch clip (2).
5. Close the clip.




6. Install the lock cylinder rod into the door latch.
7. Install the window run channel fastener.

Tighten the window run channel fastener to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

8. Install the inside door handle.
9. Connect the electrical connectors.
10. Inspect for proper operation of the door handles and lock cylinder before installing the water deflector and the door trim panel.
11. Install the water deflector.
12. Install the door module.
13. Install the door trim panel.