Front Door Latch: Service and Repair

LATCH

REMOVAL




1. Raise the front window to the full up position and position the watershield aside as necessary to gain access to the latch assembly.




2. Disconnect the two actuator rods (2) from the exterior handle (1).




3. Disconnect the interior handle actuator rod from the front door latch (3) and remove the rod.
4. Disconnect the door wire harness connector (2) from the front door latch.
5. Remove the three bolts (4) that secure the front door latch to the door and remove the latch and actuator rods as an assembly.
6. If required, remove all of the actuator rods from the actuator.

INSTALLATION




1. If removed, install the actuator rods onto the front door latch (1) and engage the retainers.
2. Position the front door latch and actuator rods into the door as an assembly.
3. Install the three bolts (4) that secure the front door latch to the door.




4. Tighten the bolts to 10.5 N.m (95 in.lbs) using the sequence shown.
5. Connect the door wire harness connector to the front door latch.
6. Install the interior handle actuator rod onto the front door latch and engage the retainer.




7. Connect the actuator rods (2) to the front exterior handle (1).




8. Reposition the watershield.
9. If necessary, adjust the front door latch.