Lock Mechanism Front Side Door, Replacing

Lock mechanism front side door, replacing

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Removing the lock mechanism from the front side door




The side window must be closed.
Remove the door panel. See Panel front side door, replacing Panel Front Side Door, Replacing.
Only move the run-off profile to one side.

Caution! For vehicles with deadlocking, the cover must be removed. See Handle, outer, front side door, replacing Handle, Outer, Front Side Door, Replacing.

Remove the guide molding from the guide rail.
Drill out the blind rivet for the guide rail. See Removing rivet .
Remove the guide rail by pulling it straight downwards.





Remove:
- the link from the outside handle
- the link from the lock cylinder
- the link for the lock button.




Remove the 3 screws.
Angle out the lock mechanism.
Unhook the end of the mechanical cable.
Remove the connector.

Installing the front door lock mechanism

Note! For tightening torques, see Specifications [1][2]Body and Frame.




When installing a new lock (replacement part), the clip which determines the position on the link for the lock cylinder must be removed after the lock mechanism and link for the lock cylinder have been installed.
Turn the clip 90 degrees and pull it out.

Hint: Keep the clip. The clip can be used the next time the lock is removed, in order to establish the position of the link for the lock cylinder.

Angle in the lock mechanism.

Install:
- the 3 M6 screws. Tighten
- the link from the outside handle
- the link from the lock cylinder.

Caution! Ensure that the lower link mounting (for the lock cylinder link) on the lock mechanism has been placed in the center position, so that the holes (for the transit safety catch) in the casing for the lock mechanism and the hole in the link mounting arm correspond.

Install:
- the link for the lock button
- the connector
- the end of the cable.

Caution! For vehicles with deadlocking, the cover must be installed. See Handle, outer, front side door, replacing Handle, Outer, Front Side Door, Replacing.

Install the guide rail. Always use a new blind rivet, P/N 982 565.

Install:
- the guide molding for the guide rail
- the run-off profile. See Drip guard Drip Guard
- the door panel. See Panel front side door, replacing Panel Front Side Door, Replacing.