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Front Door Lock

FRONT DOOR LOCK

Component Structure

Exploded View DLK-108:






Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove the front door window regulator.
2. Remove the front door window rear glass run.




3. Remove the door side grommet, and the bolt (TORX T30) from the grommet hole.

Torx bolt 5.3 N.m (0.54 kg-m, 47 in-lb)




4. While pulling the outside handle (1), remove the door key cylinder assembly or outside handle escutcheon (2).
5. Separate the key cylinder rod from the door key cylinder assembly (if equipped).




6. While pulling the outside handle, slide it toward rear of vehicle to remove as shown.




7. Remove the front gasket (1) and rear gasket (2).




8. Remove the TORX bolts (T30), and separate the door lock assembly from the door.

Door lock assembly bolts 7.5 N.m (0.77 kg-m, 66 in-lb)




9. While pulling the outside handle bracket, slide it toward the front of the vehicle to remove it and the door lock assembly as shown.
10. Disconnect the door lock actuator electrical connector.




11. Separate the outside handle cable connection (1) from the outside handle bracket.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION: To install the key cylinder rod, be sure to rotate the key cylinder rod holder until a click is felt.