Body (Interior and Exterior)

Front Door Latch Repair Procedures

9steps
~54min
2/5difficulty
Done 0 of 9

Replacement

  1. Remove the front door module. (Refer to Front Door - "Front Door Module")
  2. Remove the front door inside handle (A).
  3. Disconnect the front door lock connector (A).
  4. Remove the front door latch assembly (A) by pulling it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
  5. To disconnect the front door outside handle base connector (A), spread both sides of the wiring retainer, then pull the front part of the outside handle base connector.
  6. Disconnect the front door outside handle connector (A).
  7. Remove the front door outside handle base (A) by pressing the stopper pins at the rear.
  8. Remove the front door outside handle cable (A).
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Make sure the connector is properly connected.
    • Check that the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
    • Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

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