Front Door: Service and Repair

FRONT DOOR COMPONENTS

FRONT DOOR DISASSEMBLY
1. (w/o Power Window)
2. REMOVE REGULATOR HANDLE
Pull off the snap ring with a cloth and remove regulator handle and plate.

2. REMOVE DOOR INSIDE HANDLE
(a) Remove the screw and slide the handle forward.
(b) Disconnect the handle from the control link a remove the handle.

3. REMOVE INNER AND OUTER COVERS
(a) Using a screwdriver. pry loose a clip and remove the inner cover.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) (w/ Ventilator Window or W/O Rear View Mirror) Remove 3 screws and the outer cover.
4. REMOVE REAR VIEW MIRROR
(a) (w/ Remote Control Mirror) Disconnect the connector.
(b) (w/ Ventilator Window) Remove the mirror cover, 2 bolts and the mirror. (w/o Ventilator Window) Remove 3 screws and the mirror.
5. REMOVE DOOR TRIM
(a) Remove 2 caps from the armrest.
(b) Remove 2 screws from the armrest.
(c) (w/ Power Window) Remove the armrest panel by pulling upward, then disconnect the connectors.
(d) Remove 3 clips.
(e) Insert a screwdriver between the retainers and door trim to pry it loose.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(f) Remove the door trim with the armrest.
(g) (w/ Power Window) Remove 9 screws and the armrest. (w/o Power Window) Remove 7 screws and the armrest.
(h) Remove 4 screws and the door pocket from the door trim.
(i) Remove the' inner weatherstrip from the door trim.

6. REMOVE SERVICE HOLE COVER
7. REMOVE REAR LOWER FRAME
Remove the bolt and the frame.
8. REMOVE FRONT LOWER FRAME
Remove the bolt and the frame.

9. REMOVE OUTSIDE HANDLE WITH LOCK CYLINDER AND DOOR LOCK
(a) Disconnect the links from the outside handle with lock cylinder.
(b) (w/ Power Door Lock) Disconnect the connector, remove 3 screws the bolt and the door lock with the motor. (w/o Power Door Lock) Remove 3 screws and the door lock.

1. INSTALL OUTSIDE HANDLE WITH LOCK CYLINDER AND DOOR LOCK
(a) Install the outside handle with 2 bolts.
(b) Install the lock cylinder with the snap ring.
(c) (w/ Power Door Lock) Install the door lock with 3 screws and the bolt, then connect the connector. (w/o Power Door Lock) Install the door lock with 3 screws.
(d) Connect the links to the outside handle.

2. INSTALL INSIDE LOCKING KNOB
Install the locking knob and connect the control links.
3. INSTALL GLASS RUN
4. INSTALL REAR LOWER FRAME
Install the frame with the bolt.
5. INSTALL FRONT LOWER FRAME
Install the frame with the bolt.

6. ADJUST DOOR GLASS
Adjust the equalizer arm up to down and tighten if where dimensions A and B, as shown are equal
7. INSTALL REAR VIEW MIRROR
8. INSTALL INNER AND OUTER COVERS

9. INSTALL SERVICE HOLE COVER
(a) Seal the service hole cover with adhesive.

(b) Insert the lower edge of the service hole cover into the panel slit.
(c) Seal the panel slit with the cotton tape.

NOTICE: Do not block the trim clip sealing with the tape.

10. INSTALL OUTER WEATHERSTRIP
Insert the claw of the clips into the upper panel slit and push the weatherstrip onto the panel.

11. INSTALL DOOR TRIM
(a) Install the inner weatherstrip to the door trim.
(b) Install the door pocket with 4 screws to the door trim.
(c) (w/ Power Window) Install the armrest with 9 screws to the door trim. (w/o Power Window) Install the armrest with 7 screws to the door trim.
(d) Install the door trim with retainers to the inside panel by tapping.
(e) (w/ Power Window) Connect the connectors and install the armrest panel.
(f) Install 3 clips.
g) Install 2 screws to the armrest.
(h) Install 2 caps to the armrest.
12. INSTALL DOOR INSIDE HANDLE
(a) Connect the handle to the control link.
(b) Push the inside handle in the door panel and slide it rearward.
(c) Install the screw.

13. (w/o Power Window) INSTALL REGULATOR HANDLE
With door window fully closed, install the plate and the regulator handle with the snap ring, as shown.