Important: The locking rod is replaced as part of the door latch assembly.

1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
2. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
3. Remove the inside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Inside Handle Replacement .



4. Remove the window run channel. Refer to Front Side Door Window Channel Replacement .
5. Remove the locking assembly, including the attached locking rod (5).

1. Install the lock assembly with the attached rods (1).



2. Install the outside door handle and rods (1). Refer to Door Outside Handle Replacement .
3. Install the window run channel. Refer to Front Side Door Window Channel Replacement .
4. Install the inside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Inside Handle Replacement .
5. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
6. Install the trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .