For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .
- Remove the front water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
- Remove the inside door handle from the door. Refer to Door Inside Handle Replacement .
- Disconnect the clip securing the outside door handle rod to the front door lock.
- Disconnect the outside lock rod from the door latch.
- Disconnect the inner lower lock rod.
- Remove the screws from the front door latch.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the front door latch.
- Remove the latch through the access hole in the front door inner panel.
Installation Procedure
- Install the latch in the position through the access hole in the front door inner panel.
- Connect the electrical connectors to the front door lock.
- Install the latch screws to the front door lock.
- Connect the clip securing the outside handle rod to the front door lock.
- Install the outside lock rod to the door latch.
- Connect the inner lower lock rod.
- Inspect the door lock system for the proper operation.
- Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
- Install the door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the latch screws to 10 N·m
(89 lb in).
