Plate, Carrier: Removal
- Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
- Remove the silencer panel. Refer to PANEL, SILENCER, REMOVAL .
- Disconnect the two wire harness connectors (1) from the door wire harness (2).
- Remove the exterior handle. Refer to HANDLE, EXTERIOR, REMOVAL .
- Remove the exterior handle support screw (1).
- Remove the front door trim. Refer to PANEL, DOOR TRIM, REMOVAL .
- Open the latch access panel (1) located on the carrier plate near the lock rod assembly.
- Carefully remove the closeout plug (1) covering the front window regulator access hole located just behind the electronic mirror module.
- Temporarily install the window switch pod, reconnect the negative battery cable and lower the window until the white regulator tabs are visible in both access holes (1).NOTE:
Typical glass shown in illustration, Charger is similar.
- Using a small round bladed tool (2) or equivalent, release the door glass (1) from the window regulator glass sliders (3).
- Secure the window glass into place with a wedge or tape.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable and remove the window switch pod.
- Remove the front door latch mounting screws (1).
- Remove the exterior handle support screw (1).
- Remove the front door harness wiring (1) bracket from the front of the door.
- If necessary, disconnect the link rods from the rear of the exterior handle assembly.
- Remove the carrier plate bolts (1).
- Disengage the carrier plate Torx head retainers (2).
- Remove the carrier plate (3) from the front door.
- If servicing the latch, separate the presenter and the latch from the carrier plate.