Front Door Latch: Service and Repair

Front Side Door Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement Front Side Door Trim Replacement.

2. Remove the front side door water deflector.

Note: Disconnect the window from the window regulator, place the window in the full up position, use masking tape to tape the window to the upper door frame.

3. Position the front side door window regulator rear rail to access and remove the door latch and handle bracket assembly. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement Service and Repair.

4. Remove the front side door window rear channel. Refer to Front Side Door Window Rear Channel Replacement Front Side Door Window Rear Channel Replacement.

5. Remove the front side door locking rod. Refer to Front Side Door Locking Rod Replacement Front Side Door Locking Rod Replacement.

6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the front side door outside handle bracket for the luminous reflecting light, if equipped.

7. Remove the front side door outside handle bracket screw. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Replacement Front Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Replacement.

8. Disconnect the front side door latch electrical connector.




9. Remove the four bolts (1) from the front side door latch.




10. Remove the outside handle bracket (1) and the front side door latch (2) as assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Transfer the front side door inside handle cable. Refer to Front Side Door Inside Handle Cable Replacement Front Side Door Inside Handle Cable Replacement.

2. Transfer the front side door outside handle cable. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Cable Replacement Front Side Door Outside Handle Cable Replacement.

3. Transfer the front side door lock cylinder rod.




4. Install the outside handle bracket (1) and the front side door latch (2) assembly to the vehicle.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

5. Install the four bolts (1) to the front side door latch and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

6. Install the front side door outside handle bracket screw. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Replacement Front Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Replacement.

7. Install the front side door outside handle. Refer to Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Replacement Front Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Replacement.




8. Connect the electrical connector to the front side door outside handle bracket for the luminous reflecting light, if equipped.

9. Install the front side door locking rod. Refer to Front Side Door Locking Rod Replacement Front Side Door Locking Rod Replacement.

10. Install the front side door window rear channel. Refer to Front Side Door Window Rear Channel Replacement Front Side Door Window Rear Channel Replacement.

11. Connect the electrical connector to the latch.

12. Position the window to the window regulator and reinstall the rear rail to the door. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement Service and Repair.

13. Remove the tape from the front side door window and frame.

14. Inspect the door latch and outside handle for proper operation before install the door trim.

15. Install the front side door water deflector.

16. Install the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement Front Side Door Trim Replacement.