Power Door Lock Control Module: Service and Repair
Door Latch Remote Control
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Disconnect the window regulator motor connector before working inside the vehicle doors. Service actions inside the door (such as door latch, handle or lock cylinder service) or operating the remote keyless entry (RKE) fob may activate the windows on vehicles equipped with global open/close. Serious injury to hands or arms may occur if a window motor is activated during service. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: The door glass must be completely raised.
1. Remove the door trim panel.
2. Position the watershield aside.
3. Disconnect the window regulator motor electrical connector.
4. For the driver door, remove the door lock cylinder. For additional information, refer to Door Lock Cylinder Service and Repair.
5. For the passenger doors, remove the exterior door handle. For additional information, refer to Exterior Door Handle Exterior Door Handle.
6. Disconnect the door latch actuator electrical connector.
7. Remove the door lock rod extension from the rod.
8. Push the door lock rod and grommet through the door panel.
9. For the front doors, unclip the inside door handle cable from the door panel.
10. For the rear doors, push the interior door handle cable and grommet through the door panel, and pull them back out through the door panel access hole.
11. On the front doors, remove the door latch carrier screw.
12. Loosen the exterior door handle reinforcement bolt.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
13. Slide the exterior door handle reinforcement to the front of the vehicle and push inside the door.
14. Remove the 3 door latch bolts.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
15. Lower the complete latch, carrier, and handle reinforcement assembly to access the cable connection on the latch.
16. Press the tab and pull the cable housing away from the latch.
- Unhook the cable from the latch lever.
17. To install, reverse the removal procedure.