Front Door Latch: Service and Repair

FRONT DOOR LATCH

REMOVAL

1. NOTE: The door glass must be completely raised.

Remove the front door trim panel.

2. Position the watershield aside.







3. If equipped, disconnect the lock cylinder rod.







4. Disconnect the exterior door handle actuating rod.







5. Remove the bolts and position the front door latch aside.
- Discard the bolts.







6. Disconnect the electrical connectors.







7. Release the interior door handle cable and remove the front door latch.
1 Position the cable cover aside.
2 Release the conduit and the interior door handle cable.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Transfer parts as necessary.
- If necessary, use multi-purpose grease to lubricate the latch.