Front Door Latch: Service and Repair

FRONT DOOR LATCH

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Part 2:

Removal and Installation
1. Remove the exterior front door handle.
2. Remove the front door window regulator and motor.
3. Remove the 3 front door latch bolts.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in)

4. Loosen the exterior front door handle reinforcement screw until the exterior door handle reinforcement slides free.
5. Remove the front door latch.
- Slide the front door latch and exterior door handle reinforcement towards the front of the vehicle.

6. If required, remove the 3 screws and the anti-theft guard.
7. If required, disconnect the exterior front door handle actuating rod and the front door lock cylinder actuating rod.
8. If required, disconnect the interior front door handle actuating cable from the front door latch
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the front door latch to striker surfaces after installation.