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Door - Front: Latch: Removal

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Fig 1: Identifying Exterior Handle & Actuator Rods
GC0027863Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Raise the front window to the full up position and remove the front door trim panel (Refer to BODY/DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL) .
  2. Position the watershield out of the way and disconnect the two actuator rods (2) from the exterior handle (1).
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Latch
    GC0027865Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Disconnect the interior handle actuator rod (3) from the front door latch (1) and remove the rod.
  4. Disconnect the door wire harness connector (2) from the front door latch.
  5. Remove the three bolts (4) that secure the front door latch to the door and remove the latch and actuator rods as an assembly.
  6. If required, remove all of the actuator rods from the actuator.