Body (Interior and Exterior)

Front Door Module Repair Procedures

15steps
~90min
4/5difficulty
0102030405011.89N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

  1. Remove the front door window glass. (Refer to Front Door - "Front Door Window Glass")
  2. Remove the front door outside handle. (Refer to Front Door - "Front Door Outside Handle")
  3. Disconnect the front door main connector (A).
  4. Loosen the front door outside handle base mounting bolt (A).
  5. Disconnect the outside rear view mirror connector (A).
  6. Loosen the front door latch mounting screws (B).
  7. Loosen the mounting bolts, then remove the front door module (A). Tightening torque: Bolt: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N·m Screw: 7.8 ~ 10.8 N·m
  8. Remove the front door main connector mounting clips (A).
  9. Remove the front door module wiring harness clips (A).
  10. Disconnect the front door lock connector (A) and remove the mounting clip (B).
  11. Disconnect the connectors and wire harness of the front door module (A).
  12. Remove the front door lock assembly. (Refer to Front Door - "Front Door Latch")
  13. Remove the front speaker. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Speakers")
  14. Remove the front power window motor. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Power Window Motor")
  15. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Apply a sufficient amount of grease to all rolling friction parts and springs.
    • Check that the connectors are connected correctly and that each rod is securely connected.
    • Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.

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