Front Door Latch: Service and Repair

FRONT DOOR LATCH

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Special Tool(s)

Special Tool(s):

Removal and Installation
1. Remove the front door trim panel.
2. Position the watershield aside.
3. Remove the 3 rivets and position the interior door handle remote control aside.
4. Open the clip and release the exterior door handle actuating rod.
5. If equipped, disconnect the door lock cylinder actuating rod from the door lock cylinder.
6. Disconnect the door ajar switch electrical connectors.
7. Disconnect the door lock actuator electrical connector.
8. Remove the door lock actuator rivet.
9. Remove the 3 screws and the front door latch.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Use the special tool to install the new rivets.