Front Door Latch: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation

1. Remove the exterior front door handle. Refer to EXTERIOR FRONT DOOR HANDLE.




2. Loosen the screw until the door latch remote control is sliding free.




3. Position the interior door handle aside
- Pull to release the clip.




4. Remove and discard the door latch screws.




5. Disconnect the door latch electrical connector.
1. Release the clip.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.

6. Remove the front door latch assembly.
- Slide the door latch remote control towards the front of the vehicle.




7. Remove the screws and position the anti-theft guard aside.




8. Open the clip and disconnect the exterior door handle actuating rod.
9. Disconnect the lock/unlock rod clip.

NOTE: Transfer components as necessary.

10. To Install, reverse the removal procedure.