Body Electrical System

Power Door Lock Module

12steps
~72min
3/5difficulty
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Door Lock/Unlock Handle Cable
2. Inside Door Handle Cable
3. Door Latch Assembly

Repair Procedures

Inspection

Front Door Lock Module Inspection
  1. Remove the front door trim panel. (Refer to Body - "Front Door Trim")
  2. Remove the front door trim cover seal. (Refer to Body - "Front Door Window Glass")
  3. Disconnect the actuator connector.
  4. Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground as shown below. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily. [6-Pin Connector Type]
    [4-Pin Connector Type]
    [2-Pin Connector Type]
  5. Remove the rear door trim panel. (Refer to Body - "Rear Door Trim")
  6. Remove the rear door trim cover seal. (Refer to Body - "Rear Door Window")
  7. Disconnect the actuator connector.
  8. Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground as shown below. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily. [4-Pin Connector Type]
    [2-Pin Connector Type]
  9. Remove the rear door trim panel. (Refer to Body - "Rear Door Trim")
  10. Disconnect the actuator connectors.
  11. Check actuator operation by connecting power and ground as shown below. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the actuator, apply battery voltage only momentarily.
  12. Inspection of the power trunk door on vehicles with this option refers to the trunk door module.
Inspection of rear door lock module

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