Front Door Handle: Service and Repair

FRONT DOOR HANDLE

Heavy Duty Riveter:

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

REMOVAL

NOTE: Passenger side shown, driver side similar.

1. Remove the front door trim panel.












2. NOTE:
- When a new lock cylinder is installed, the lock cylinders and ignition lock cylinder are installed as a set. This eliminates carrying an extra key which fits only one lock. If a new key is to be used, the new key code number is stamped on a metal tag attached to the key.
- Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock repair package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock cylinder to the current key code of the vehicle.

Remove the parts in the order indicated in the illustration and table.

To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps.

Item 2: Front Door Latch Removal Note







1. Disconnect the exterior door handle actuating rod.







2. Disconnect interior door handle actuating cable from the latch.

Item 6: Door Ajar Switch Removal Note







1. Remove the door ajar switch.
1 Lift the locking tab at the lower end.
2 Rotate the door ajar switch counterclockwise.
3 Remove the door ajar switch.

Item 10: Exterior Door Handle Removal Note







1. Disconnect the exterior door handle actuating rod.
2. If equipped, disconnect the door lock cylinder rod.

Item 11: Rivet Removal Note
1. Remove the rivets.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Item 11: Rivet Installation Note







1. Using the special tool, install the new rivets.