Front Door Lock

Removal
1. Remove front door glass referring to "Front Door Glass Removal and Installation:".
2. Disconnect door opening control rod (1) from outside handle.
3. Disconnect door latch control rod (2).
4. Disconnect door lock motor lead wire (if equipped).
5. Remove door lock knob (3).
6. Loosen door latch screw (4), door latch actuator bolt (5) and remove door lock assembly (6).
7. Remove key cylinder mounting bolt.
8. Remove key cylinder (7).
9. Remove key cylinder plate.

Installation
Reverse removal procedure to install front door lock assembly noting the following instructions.
- Apply grease to sliding parts of door latch assembly.

:Specified grease 99000-25010




- Move door latch striker (2) up or down so its center aligns with the center of groove "A" on the door lock assembly (1) as shown.
Striker should be moved vertically and placed level. Do not adjust door lock.




- Move door latch striker (1) sideways to adjust door outer panel surface (2) flush with another door outer panel or body outer panel surface (3) as shown.
In order to correctly obtain door lock operates, increase or decrease number of shims inserted between body and striker (1) to adjust it.