Front Door Latch: Service and Repair

Front Door Latch

Service Repair No - 76.37.12

Removal

1. Remove the window motor and regulator assembly.

2. CAUTION: Release the exterior door handle and screw cover clips from inside the door.

Remove the front door exterior handle.

3. Release the remote control cable.
^ Release the grommet.

4. Release the door exterior handle mechanism.
^ Remove the adhesive tape from the access hole.
^ Remove the Torx screw.
^ Remove the locking pin.

5. Remove the front door latch assembly.
^ Disconnect the electrical connector.
^ Remove the 3 Torx screws.







6. NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

Remove the door latch remote control cable.
^ Release the cable from the abutment bracket.
^ Remove the cable from the lever.







7. Release the exterior door handle mechanism cable from the door latch.
^ Release the cable from the abutment bracket.
^ Remove the cable from the lever.







8. LH side: Release the door lock cylinder cable from the door latch.
^ Release the cable from the abutment bracket.
^ Remove the cable from the lever.







Installation

1. LH side: Connect the door lock cylinder cable to the door latch.
^ Connect the cable to the lever.
^ Secure the cable to the abutment bracket.

2. Connect the door exterior handle mechanism cable to the door latch.
^ Connect the cable to the lever.
^ Secure the cable to the abutment bracket.

3. Install the remote control cable to the door latch.
^ Connect the cable to the lever.
^ Secure the cable to the abutment bracket.

4. Set the exterior handle mechanism.
^ Rotate the lever.
^ Engage the retaining tang.







5. Install the front door latch assembly.
^ Tighten the Torx screws to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
^ Connect the electrical connector.

6. Install the door exterior handle mechanism.
^ Position the mechanism to the door.
^ Fit the locking pin.
^ Fit and tighten the Torx screw.

7. LH side: Position the control cables into the retainers.
8. Position the remote control cable to the door.
^ Install the grommet.

9. Install the front door exterior handle.
10. Install the window motor and regulator assembly.