Front Door Latch

The door window glass must be completely raised.

1. 1
   Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05.
2. 2
   Position the watershield aside.
3. 3
   Disconnect the front door latch actuator electrical connector.
4. 4
   Open the clip and disconnect the exterior front door handle actuating rod.

1. 1
   Remove the interior front door handle cable from the retaining clip.
2. 2
   Remove the 3 front door latch screws.

7. With access through the front door latch opening, release the door latch from the carrier assembly.
   • Push up on the tab.
   • Slide the door latch off the carrier.

8. With access through the access panel opening, release the front door latch from the carrier assembly.

1. 1
   Detach the lock cylinder rod from the front door latch (if equipped).
2. 2
   Remove the front door latch from the front door.

1. 1
   Position the front door latch inside the door.
2. 2
   Connect the lock cylinder rod to the front door latch (if equipped).
3. 3
   Connect the front door latch to the 2 carrier assembly clips.
4. 4
   Loosely install all 3 front door latch screws.

   • Once all 3 screws are installed, tighten to 12 N·m.

1. 1
   Position the interior front door handle cable into the retaining clip.
2. 2
   Connect the door front latch actuator electrical connector.
3. 3
   Adjust the exterior door handle. For additional information, refer to Door Handle to Latch Rod Adjustment in this section.
4. 4
   Reseal the watershield.
5. 5
   Install the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05.