Front Door Latch: Service and Repair

Latch Replacement - Front Door

Removal Procedure

1. Place the window in the full up position.
2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Standard) (Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Standard))Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (WC2, WC8) (Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (WC2, WC8)) .
3. Remove the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement Service and Repair
4. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door Service and Repair




5. Remove the inside handle assembly (4) in the following order:

1. Carefully pry the front of the assembly (4) rearward.
2. Pull the front of the assembly (4) outward.
3. Slide the assembly (4) forward to remove.

6. Disconnect the handle rod (3) from the clip guide (2).
7. Disconnect the lock rod (1) from the clip guide (2).




8. Through the access hole of the inner panel, disconnect the outside door handle rod (1) from the door latch retainer clip (2).




9. Disconnect the inside lock rod (5) from the door latch.
10. Disconnect the outside lock rod (1) from the door latch (driver door only).
11. Remove the fasteners (7) from the door latch.
12. Remove the door latch assembly (6) from the door through the access hole of inner panel.
13. Disconnect the electrical connectors (3) from the door latch.
14. Disconnect the inside handle rod (4) from the door latch.



Installation Procedure





1. Connect the inside handle rod (4) to the door latch.
2. Connect the electrical connectors (3) to the door latch.
3. Install the door latch assembly (6) to the door through the access hole of inner panel.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the fasteners (7) to the door latch.

Tighten the fasteners to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

5. Connect the outside lock rod (1) to the door latch (driver door only).
6. Connect the inside lock rod (5) to the door latch.




7. Connect the outside door handle rod to the door latch in the following order:

1. Insert the rod (1) into the retainer clip (2) on the door latch assembly.
2. Close the clip (2).





8. Position rear of the inside handle assembly (4) into the opening of the inner panel.
9. Press the front of the assembly (4) inward until it is fully engaged to the inner panel.
10. Connect the handle rod (3) to the clip guide (2).
11. Connect the lock rod (1) to the clip guide (2).

Important: Check for proper operation of the door handles and locking mechanism before installing the water deflector.


12. Install the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door Service and Repair
13. Install the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement Service and Repair
14. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Standard) (Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Standard))Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (WC2, WC8) (Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (WC2, WC8)) .