C. Replace Right Front Door Latch (JC Model)

1. Remove and save the inside door release handle retaining screw access plate, retaining screw, and handle bezel (Figure 6).

2. Open the grab handle access cover located at the bottom of the grab handle pocket, remove and save the retaining screw (Figure 6).

3. Remove and save the window switch (Figure 6).

4. Carefully unsnap and save the door panel from the door shell (Figure 6).





5. Remove and save the door speaker (Figure 7).





6. Using a 7/16 drill bit, drill a glass release access hole in the carrier plate as shown in Figure 8.

7. Position the door glass to gain access to the glass lift channel release tabs.

8. Press the release tabs, while pulling up on the glass, to release the glass from the lift channel. Then remove the glass from the door.

9. Disconnect the body-to-door wiring harness.





10. Remove and save the three door latch retaining screws (Figure 9).





11. Turn each of the five green plastic carrier retainers 1/4 turn to release (Figure 10).

12. Remove the inner door release handle retaining screw.

13. Remove and save the seven carrier retaining bolts.

14. Remove the carrier assembly from the door shell.

15. Remove and discard the original latch.

16. Install the new door latch to the carrier assembly.

17. Carefully remove and save the five green plastic carrier retainers from the door shell.

18. Install the green plastic carrier retainers into the corresponding holes in the carrier plate and secure by turning the fastener 1/4 turn after installing into the hole.

19. Install the carrier assembly into the door shell.

NOTE:
The five green plastic carrier retainers should snap into place and hold the carrier in position until the seven carrier retaining bolts are installed.

20. Install the seven carrier retaining bolts.

21. Place the inside door release handle bezel into position and install the retaining bolt.

22. Install the three door latch retaining screws (Figure 9).

23. Connect the body-to-door wiring harness.

24. Install the door glass into the door shell and snap glass into the lift channel.

25. Install the door speaker (Figure 7).

26. Carefully install the door panel onto the door shell.

27. Install the window switch (Figure 6).

28. Install the grab handle retaining screw located at the bottom of the grab handle pocket and close the access cover (Figure 6).

29. Install the inside door release handle retaining screw, handle bezel and access plate (Figure 6).

30. Clean door glass as required.