Front Door Latch: Service and Repair

DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL

WARNING: REFER TO RESTRAINTS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY DOOR, SEAT, STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.





1. Remove the door interior trim panel.
2. Remove the door lock cylinder.
3. Gently peel back the door watershield (1) enough to expose the door latch assembly installation opening.





NOTE: Before removal, mark the installed position of the guide rail for realignment during installation.

4. Remove the lower cover plug (3) and remove the guide rail attachment bolts (2).
5. Remove the guide rail through the installation opening.
6. Remove the inside handle release cable (8) and the driver door latch assembly harness connector.





7. Disconnect the pneumatic supply line (2) from the lock actuator on the door latch assembly.
8. Remove the door latch assembly attachment screws (1).
9. Remove the door latch assembly (3) from the door through the installation opening.

INSTALLATION





1. Align the door latch assembly (6) into the door through the installation opening.
2. Install the door latch assembly attachment screws (7). Tighten the screws to 8 N.m. (70 in. lbs.).
3. Install the pneumatic supply line to the lock actuator on the door latch assembly.
4. Install the inside handle release cable (8) and the driver door harness connector (driver door only).

NOTE: The guide rail must be realigned using the premarked position before securing the glass adjustment.

5. Align the guide rail into the door through the installation opening and install the attachment bolts (2). Install the lower cover plug (3).





NOTE: Inspect the door watershield for damage and replace if necessary.

6. Install the door watershield (1).
7. Install the door lock cylinder.
8. Install the door interior trim panel.