Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems

HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS

The glove compartment door latch striker is part of the instrument panel reinforcement. If the striker needs to be repaired, refer to the parts book for the repair kit.

The hood latch system contains a latch fastened to the body and a hood latch striker attached to the hood. The latch is controlled by the hood latch release handle and cable.

The front door entry system contains a latch that is fastened to the inside of the door frame and is controlled by the exterior and interior door handles. The latch contains the door ajar switch and door lock actuator. The front doors are locked/unlocked by the remote transmitter, the keyless entry key pad, the door lock control switch or the door lock cylinder.

The rear door entry system contains a latch that is fastened to the inside of the door frame, and is controlled by the exterior and interior door handles. The latch contains the door ajar switch and door lock actuator. The rear doors can be locked/unlocked by the remote transmitter, the keyless entry key pad, or the door lock control switch. The rear doors have a child safety lock feature, which is a manual lock on the inside of the rear door frame.

The liftgate system contains a latch located on the bottom of the inside frame of the liftgate, which is controlled by the exterior liftgate release handle. The liftgate window glass latch is mounted on the upper center portion of the liftgate frame and includes the ajar switch and the control cable. The latch is actuated by the liftgate window glass switch mounted on the licence plate housing or the remote transmitter. The liftgate window glass switch operates only when ail the doors are unlocked.