Front Door: Service and Repair

Front Door

REMOVAL

1. Using a screwdriver, remove the clip shown in the illustration to remove the regulator handle.





2. Remove the quadrant inner cover.
3. Remove the rear view mirror mounting screws and then remove the rear view mirror.





4. Loosen the inside handle mounting screw and then push the inside handle toward the door hinge. Separate the inside handle from the door trim.





5. Remove the following item in order.

(1) Safety lock knob.
(2) Arm rest.





6. Insert a screwdriver between the trim fasteners and door panel to pry it loose. Disconnect the connectors.





7. Remove the door trim seal.





8. Remove the front door belt outside weatherstrip.





9. Remove the carrier plate bolts from the regulator channel.





10. Pull out the door glass through the window slot.





11. Remove the door regulator channel mounting bolts and then remove the door regulator assembly.





12. Remove the window glass run.





13. Remove the outside door handle mounting bolts. Disconnect the outside door handle rod from the outside door handle at the position shown.





14. Remove the door latch and lock actuator.





INSTALLATION

1. Installation is the reverse of removal procedure.
2. When installing the door trim seal, butyl tape should not be placed over the door trim fastener mounting area.