Front Door Lock Assembly

FRONT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Reference: Front Door Lock Assembly Components

Removal
1. Remove front door trim and door sealing cover referring to Step 1) to 4) of Front Door Glass Removal and Installation.
2. Disconnect door opening control rod (1) from outside handle.
3. Disconnect door latch control rod (2) from key cylinder.
4. Disconnect door lock motor lead wire (if equipped).
5. Disconnect door opening control rod (3) from door latch.
6. Loosen door latch screw (4), door latch actuator bolt (5) and remove door latch (6).
7. Remove key cylinder mounting bolt.




8. Remove key cylinder (7).
9. Remove key cylinder plate.

Installation
Reference: Front Door Lock Assembly Inspection
Reverse removal procedure to install front door lock assembly noting the following instructions.
- Apply grease to sliding parts of door latch assembly.
: Grease 99000-25010




- Move door latch striker (2) up or down so its center aligns with the center of groove "A" on the door latch 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.