Lock Replacement - Front Door

Lock Replacement - Front Door

Removal Procedure

Important: Do not attempt repairs in order to correct lock discrepancies. Replace the lock.



1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door. Service and Repair




3. Open the outside handle rod to lock clip located on the door lock.
The outside handle rods should be loose from the lock.
4. Remove the lock cylinder rod from the outside door handle. Refer to Lock Cylinder Replacement - Door (Removal and Replacement) .
5. Remove the inside door handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Front Inside (Door Handle Replacement) .




6. Remove the screws (1, 3, 2) from door lock.
7. Remove the door lock and rods through the access hole in the door inner panel.




8. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the lock by pulling out on the tab (1).
9. Remove the rods from the door lock.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the rods to the lock.
2. Connect the electrical connector (2) to the lock by pushing in on the tab (1).
3. Install the lock and rods through the access hole in the door inner panel.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the screws to the door lock (1, 3, 2). Install the top screw first (1), then the bottom (2) and lastly the middle screw (3).

Tighten the screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).





5. Install the lock cylinder rod to the outside door handle. Refer to Lock Cylinder Replacement - Door (Removal and Replacement) .

Important: The outside handles have adjustable outside handle lock rods. This allows for adjustment of the amount of travel needed in order to operate the outside handle.


When servicing a vehicle with adjustable outside handle lock rods, remove all free play between the outside handle and the lock. Also, do not operate the outside handle before these connections are made.


6. Install the outside handle rod into the clip.
7. Close the clip over the outside handle rod.
8. Install the inside door handle. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Front Inside (Door Handle Replacement) .
9. Inspect the door for proper operation.
10. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door. Service and Repair
11. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Service and Repair) .