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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1248269  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the seal trim. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the inside door handle and the lock rods.

  4. Object Number: 1248282  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the outside door handle and the lock rods.

  6. Object Number: 1248270  Size: SH
  7. Remove the bolts and the guide rail.
  8. Remove the screws and the front door lock.
  9. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1248270  Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connector.
  2. Connect the inside door handle and the lock rods.
  3. Connect the outside door handle and the lock rods.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the front door lock with the screws.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the front door lock screws to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  7. Install the guide rail with the bolts.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the guide rail bolts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

  9. Install the seal trim. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  10. Connect the negative battery cable.