Replacement of Front Door Lock

Door lock replacement, front doors




To remove
1 Remove the door trim panel and fold back the plastic moisture barrier. Service and Repair
2 Remove the bolts securing the guide bar and lift it out.
3 Remove the lock mechanism link from the inside door handle.
4 Undo the ball joint in the lock cylinder linkage.
5 Cut the cable tie and unplug the connectors.
6 Remove the lock motor bracket retaining bolt.
7 Remove the lock retaining screws and lift out the lock.
8 Remove the lock assembly retaining screw.
9 Lift out the lock assembly complete with lock motor.





To fit
Where applicable, transfer the clips, linkage and lock motor to the new lock mechanism.
1 Lift the lock and lock motor assembly into position.
2 Fit the lock assembly retaining screw
3 Bolt the lock motor bracket to the door.
4 Fit the latch unit, making sure that the locating peg enters the slot

Important!
- Press the latch to the locking position before mounting the latch unit. Unless this is done, the door indicating switch could be broken.
- Do not forget to use the inside or outside door handle to open the door lock once the lock assembly has been fitted. This is to prevent damage to the striker plate and lock when the door is closed.

5 Reconnect the ball joint to the lock cylinder.
6 Fit the tie rod for the inside door handle.
7 Plug in the connectors and fasten the electric leads by means of a cable tie inserted through the connectors.
8 Fit the guide bar for the window glass. Insert the bolts. Adjust the guide bar so that the glass slides freely and then tighten the bolts.
9 Refit the plastic moisture barrier.
10 Refit the door trim panel. Service and Repair