Front Door Latch: Service and Repair

LATCH

REMOVAL

1. Roll door glass up.
2. Remove front door trim panel.
3. Remove watershield as necessary to gain access to the outside door handle.
4. Through access hole at rear of inner door panel, disconnect wire connector from power door lock motor, if equipped.

Fig. 18:

5. Disengage clips holding linkage to door latch (Fig. 18).
6. Remove linkages from door latch.

Fig. 19:

7. Remove screws attaching door latch to door end frame (Fig. 19).
8. Remove door latch from door.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: The screws attaching the door latch to the door end frame have nylon patches on the threads. All screws must be replaced when the latch has been removed.

1. Insert inside handle latch link to door latch and engage clip (Fig. 18).
2. Place door latch in position on door end frame.
3. Install screws attaching door latch to door end frame. Tighten screws to 10 N.m (90 in.lbs.) torque (Fig. 19).
4. Insert other linkages to door latch and engage clips.
5. Connect wire connector into power door lock motor, if equipped.
6. Insert a hex wrench through the elongated hole located in the door shut face above the latch.
7. Loosen alien head screw.
8. Pull outward on the outside door handle and release.
9. Tighten alien head screw.
10. Verify door latch and power door lock operation.
11. Install watershield and front door trim panel.