Front Door Exterior Handle: Service and Repair

FRONT DOOR LOCK

Exploded View BL-119:

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove the front door window and front door regulator assembly.
2. Remove the front door window rear glass run.




3. Remove the door side grommet, and the bolt (TORX T30) from the grommet hole.

Torx bolt: 5.3 N.m (0.54 kg-m, 47 in-lb)




4. While pulling the outside handle, remove the door key cylinder assembly or escutcheon.
5. Separate the key cylinder rod from the door key cylinder assembly (if equipped).




6. While pulling the outside handle, slide it toward rear of vehicle to remove.




7. Remove the front and rear gaskets.




8. Remove the TORX bolts (T30), and the door lock assembly.

Door lock assembly bolts: 7.5 N.m (0.77 kg-m, 00 in-lb)




9. While pulling the outside handle bracket, slide it toward the rear of vehicle to remove it and the door lock assembly.
10. Disconnect the door lock actuator electrical connector.




11. Separate the outside handle cable connection from the outside handle bracket.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION: To install each rod, be sure to rotate the rod holder until a click is felt.