Front Door Latch: Service and Repair

LATCH

REMOVAL

1. Remove door trim panel and watershield.
2. Raise door glass.
3. Remove the bolt and nut for the rear glass run channel and position aside.
4. Disconnect lock rod from lock button bellcrank.

Fig. 20:

Fig. 21:

5. Disengage lock and latch rods from clips on inner door panel (Fig. 20) or (Fig. 21).

Fig. 22:

6. Disconnect lock and latch rods from outside door handle and key cylinder at door latch (Fig. 22).
7. Disconnect wire connector from power door lock motor.

Fig. 23:

8. Remove screws attaching door latch to door end frame (Fig. 23).
9. Remove door latch from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Do not close door before adjusting the door latch. Door may fail to reopen.

1. Position door latch on vehicle.
2. Install screws attaching door latch to door end frame.
3. Connect wire connector to power door lock motor.
4. Connect lock and latch rods from outside door handle and key cylinder at door latch.
5. Engage lock and latch rods to clips on inner door panel.
6. Connect lock rod from lock button bellcrank.
7. Position the rear glass run channel back and install the bolt and nut.
8. Adjust door latch.
9. Verify operation of door latch. Readjust if necessary.
10. Install door trim panel, and water dam.