Front Door Handle: Service and Repair

FRONT DOOR HANDLE

REMOVAL

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

1. Remove the front door trim panel.
2. Position the watershield aside.

Part 1:

Part 2:

3. NOTE:
- When any new lock cylinder is installed, the driver door and ignition lock cylinders should be installed as a set. This eliminates carrying an extra key which will fit only 1 lock. If a new key is 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.

Item 2: Electrical Connectors Removal Note







1. Disconnect the door latch jumper harness electrical connectors.
1 If removing the door latch, disconnect the door harness electrical connector.
2 If equipped, disconnect the key cylinder switch electrical connector and separate the locator from the door frame.

Item 4: Door Lock Cylinder Removal Note







1. Release the lock cylinder actuating rod.
- If a new lock cylinder is being installed, remove the retaining clip, the lock cylinder lever and the lock cylinder switch.

Item 12: Interior Door Handle Cable Locators Removal Note
1. Release the cable locators from the door frame.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.