Door Locks: Service and Repair

Front Door Lock Assembly and Associated Parts

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the door trim assembly.
3. Remove the waterproof sheet.




4. Remove the door glass (1).
Remove the two fixing bolts from the window regulator (2).
5. Remove the inside handle link.
Remove the clip and disconnect the link from the door lock assembly.




6. Remove the door lock actuator.
- Remove the two fixing bolts and disconnect the actuator connector.
- Disconnect the link (3) from the door lock assembly.
7. Remove the door lock assembly.
- Remove the three fixing screws.
- Disconnect the links from outside handle (1) and door lock cylinder (2).

Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following points:
1. Apply chassis grease to the lock assembly and striker moving surface.
2. Tighten the door lock assembly fixing screws to the specified torque.
Torque: 7 Nm (61 lb.in)
3. Check that the door lock operates smoothly.