Power Door Lock Actuator: Service and Repair

Front Door Lock:

FRONT DOOR LOCK

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG
2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE DOOR ARMREST COVER
5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP
7. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY
8. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 DOOR TRIM BRACKET
9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY
11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR LOWER FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY
12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER

13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY




a. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), remove the 3 screws.
b. Slide the front door lock assembly downward, pull out the front door lock open rod from the outside handle frame, and remove the front door lock assembly and cables as a unit.
c. Remove the front door lock open rod from the front door lock assembly.
d. Remove the door lock wiring harness seal from the front door lock assembly.




e. Remove the front door lock remote control cable assembly.




f. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.




g. Remove the front door inside locking cable assembly.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL FRONT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY

NOTE:
- When reusing the removed front door lock assembly, replace the door lock wiring harness seal on the connector with a new one.
- Do not allow grease or dust to adhere to the door lock wiring harness seal surface of the connector.
- Reusing the door lock wiring harness seal or using a damaged door lock wiring harness seal may cause water intrusion to the connection. This may result in a malfunction of the front door lock assembly.




a. Install the front door inside locking cable assembly.




b. Engage the 3 claws.




c. Install the front door lock remote control cable assembly.
d. Apply MP grease to the sliding parts of the front door lock assembly.
e. Install a new door lock wiring harness seal to the front door lock assembly.




f. Insert the front door lock open rod to the front door lock assembly, and set it to the front door outside handle frame.
g. Make sure that the front door lock open rod is securely connected to the front door lock assembly.
h. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), install the front door lock assembly with the 3 screws.

Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf)

i. Connect the connector.

2. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER
3. INSTALL FRONT DOOR REAR LOWER FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY
4. INSTALL FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY
5. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
6. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 DOOR TRIM BRACKET
7. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY
8. INSTALL FRONT DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP
9. INSTALL FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
10. INSTALL DOOR ARMREST COVER
11. INSTALL COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY
12. INSTALL FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL ASSEMBLY
13. INSTALL FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG