Front Door Lock Assembly

Front Door Lock Assembly




Removal
1. Raise window all the way up.
2. Remove door trim and door sealing cover referring to Steps (1) to 7) of "Removal" in "Front Door Glass Removal and Installation".
3. Remove door opening control rods (2). Unlock door lock rod pin retainer (1) and disconnect control rod (2).
4. Remove door lock control rod (3).
5. Disconnect door lock motor lead wire.
6. Remove lock assembly.

Installation
To install front door lock, reverse removal procedure, noting the following.




- Door latch striker.
Move door latch striker up or down so its center aligns with the center of groove "A" on the door, as shown.

NOTE: Striker should be moved vertically and placed level. Do not adjust door lock.

Tightening torque
Door latch striker screw (a): 13 N.m (1)3 kg-m, 9.5 lb-ft)




- Move door latch striker sideways to adjust door surface flush with body surface, as shown.

In order to correctly obtain door latch striker position in the fore-and-aft direction, increase or decrease number of shims inserted between body and striker to adjust it.

NOTE: Apply oil or grease to striker joints periodically.

Front door latch striker position
"a": 10.9 - 12.9 mm (0.43-0.51 in.)
"b": 3.4 - 5.4 mm (0.13- 0.21 in.)