Front Door Lock

- For removal of front door trim, refer to "DOOR TRIM", .
- Remove sealing screen.




BELL CRANK ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION: Before adjusting bell crank, make sure that rod is installed to inside handle.

After installing door lock and inside handle, set them in the lock position. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, expand rod holder. Remove rod free play at joining area and set rod in position. After adjusting bell crank adjustments have been made, operate door lock knob, door lock switch and door key to make sure that they lock and unlock properly.




OUTSIDE HANDLE ROD ADJUSTMENT
Rotate rod holder so that rod-to-holder clearance is adjusted as shown in the figure at left.

CAUTION: Make sure that rod-to-holder clearance is not "0" mm (0 in), and that rod is not held pressed.

REMOVAL
- For removal of front door trim, refer to "DOOR TRIM".
- Remove sealing screen.
- For removal of front door glass, refer to "Front Door Glass".




1. Remove lower rear sash (unitized with glass run) securing bolts. Remove lower rear sash from door panel and away from door lock.




2. Remove inside handle escutcheon A.
3. Remove screw securing inside handle.
4. Detach bell crank at lock knob joining area.
5. Detach inside handle rod on the door lock assembly side.
6. Slide inside handle backward and remove inside handle.
7. Remove rod from inside handle.




8. Detach key lock rod and outside handle rod at joining area (on the outside handle side).
9. Disconnect door lock actuator connector.
10. Remove screws securing door lock assembly, then remove door lock assembly.
11. Remove bolts securing outside handle, then remove outside handle assembly.