Front Door Latch: Service and Repair

Front Door Latch and Door Lock Actuator Assembly

REMOVAL

1. Raise the front door glass to the top position.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3. Remove the front door trim.
4. Remove the sealing cover.
5. Remove the glass run rubber (A) partially.






6. Remove the rear sash.
7. Remove the rod from the outer handle rod clamp.
8. Disconnect the harness connector.
9. Remove the screws, and remove the front door latch & door lock actuator assembly.






INSTALLATION

Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:
T1: 6.5 N.m (0.66 kgf.m, 4.8 ft.lb)
T2: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf.m, 5.5 ft.lb)
T3: 18 N.m (1.84 kgf.m, 13.3 ft.lb)