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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 cable from the front inner remote.
5. Remove the sealing cover.
6. Remove the door sash.
7. Remove the connection rod of the key cylinder lever. (Driver's side only)
8. Remove the three screws.






9. Remove the front door latch and actuator assembly, and disconnect the connector.

INSTALLATION
Install 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 (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)