Procedures
REMOVAL1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the appropriate side door trim panel.
3. Remove the weather shield if necessary.
Removing Latch Retaining Bolts:
4. Open the side door all the way and remove the door latch retaining bolts.
Power Latch Position And Orientation:
5. Partially close the door and pull the latch assembly out of the side door inner panel.
6. Disconnect all electrical connectors leading to the latch assembly.
7. Disconnect the inside and outside handle cables from the latch assembly.
8. Disconnect the hold open latch cable from the latch assembly.
9. Disconnect lock actuator link rod from the latch assembly.
10. Remove the latch assembly from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Power Latch Position And Orientation:
1. Position the latch assembly in the vehicle. Be certain all latch mounted components are installed on the replacement latch assembly. If not, transfer components from the old latch to the new latch assembly.
2. Connect the lock actuator link rod on the latch assembly.
3. Connect the hold open latch cable on the latch assembly.
4. Connect the inside and outside handle cables on the latch assembly.
5. Connect all electrical connectors leading to the latch assembly.
Removing Latch Retaining Bolts:
6. With assistance from another person, position the side door and install the door latch retaining bolts. Torque to 10 - 12 Nm (100 in. lbs.).
7. Install the weathershield if necessary.
8. Install the appropriate side door trim panel.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.