Removal and Installation

Driver and Passenger Front Door 

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).
2. Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, see TRIM PANEL - FRONT DOOR .
3. Remove the lower theft shield screw.
   Fig 1: Removing Lower Theft Shield Screw

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4. Remove the nut and position the theft shield aside
   Fig 2: Removing Nut

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   Driver Door Only 

5. Remove the nut and the lock cylinder.
   Fig 3: Removing Lock Cylinder

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   Driver and Passenger Front Door 

6. Release the clip and disconnect the exterior door handle actuator rod.
   • If equipped, disconnect the door lock cylinder switch electrical connector.
   Fig 4: Disconnecting Exterior Door Handle Actuator Rod

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7. Disconnect the electrical connector.
   Fig 5: Disconnecting Electrical Connector

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8. Remove the door latch screws.
   Fig 6: Removing Door Latch Screws

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9. Remove the interior handle actuating cable.
   Fig 7: Removing Interior Handle Actuating Cable

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10. Remove the door latch.
    Fig 8: Removing Door Latch

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11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.