Front Door Latch: Service and Repair

Front Door Latch Replacement

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the door panel:

- 2-door Door Panel Removal/Installation (2-Door)
- 4-door Front Door Panel Removal/Installation (4-Door)

2. Remove the plastic cover as needed.

3. Release the rod fastener.

4. Disconnect the outer handle rod from the outer handle.

5. Disconnect the lock cylinder cable from the latch.

6. Pull away the glass run channel (A) as needed, and remove the bolt, then remove the center lower channel (B) by pulling it downward.






7. Release the latch cable (A) and the inner handle cable (B) from the holder (C), then remove the screws (D, E) securing the latch (F). Remove the latch through the hole in the door.

NOTE: Take care not to bend the outer handle rod (G), the latch cable, or the inner handle cable.






8. Remove the screw, then remove the latch protector (A) by releasing the hook (B).






9. Disconnect the latch cable (A) and the inner handle cable (B) from the latch (C).






10. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Make sure the cables and the rod are connected securely.
- Make sure the power door locks operate properly.
- When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover on the door is installed properly.
- Push the hook into place securely.