Removal And Installation

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NOTE: The front door window glass must be completely raised.

1.

Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation .
- Position the water shield aside.

2.

For the LH door, disconnect the door lock cylinder actuating lock rod from the lock cylinder.

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3.

Open the clip and disconnect the exterior door handle actuating rod.

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4.

Disconnect the manual actuating lock rod from the door latch.

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5.

Remove and discard the 3 bolts and position the front door latch aside.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

6.

Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Separate the door harness from the door latch.

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7.

Release the interior door handle actuating cable and remove the front door latch.
1. 1.
  
  Position the cable cover aside.
1. 2.
  
  Release the conduit and the interior door handle actuating cable.

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8.

NOTE: Make sure the exterior door handle and the door handle actuating rod are in a neutral position and that the exterior door handle rod is all the way up before closing the clip.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.