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Front Side Door Lock Replacement Notchback

Removal Procedure

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


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

  4. Object Number: 1720570  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the outside door handle and the lock rods.

  6. Object Number: 1720587  Size: SH
  7. Remove the outside door handle.

  8. Object Number: 1248270  Size: SH
  9. Remove the bolts and the guide rail.
  10. Remove the screws and the front door lock.
  11. 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. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Install the front door lock with the screws and tighten to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
  6. Install the guide rail with the bolts and tighten to 7 N·m (62 lb in).
  7. Install the water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable.

Front Side Door Lock Replacement Hatchback

Removal Procedure

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


    Object Number: 1248269  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the door water deflector. 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. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Install the front door lock with the screws and tighten to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
  6. Install the guide rail with the bolts and tighten to 7 N·m (62 lb in).
  7. Install the door water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable.