Front Door Latch: Service and Repair

Front Door Lock Assembly Removal And Installation

Front Door Lock Assembly Components:

Removal

1. Remove window regulator handle (if equipped), door mirror inner garnish, door trim, power window switch (if equipped) and door sealing cover.
2. Remove front door rear sash.







3. After disconnecting each joint of control link, remove door inside handle, outside handle and door latch assembly.







Installation

Reverse removal sequence for installation while using care for the following items.

- Install door latch striker.
Move door latch striker (2) up and down so that its shaft (3) approximately aligns with the center of groove (A) of door latch (1).

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







Move door latch striker (3) sideways to adjust to 0 mm (0 in.) the door (2) surface-to-body (1) surface difference with door closed.







In order to correctly obtain door striker (1) position in fore-and-aft direction, increase or decrease number of spacers (2) inserted between body (5) and striker to adjust it. Dimension "b" should be adjusted to specified value.

NOTE: Apply oil or grease to striker joints periodically.

Front door latch striker position
"b": 12.6 - 14.6 mm (0.50 - 0.57 in.)