Front Door Key Cylinder Switch Unlock-Side Inspection

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Press in the latch lever of the front door latch and lock actuator using a flathead screwdriver, and set it to the latched condition.

Fig 1: Inspecting Front Door Key Cylinder Switch Unlock-Side
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Rotate the front door key cylinder in the direction of the arrow until it stops to set the front door key cylinder switch to the unlocked condition.

Fig 2: Rotating Front Door Key Cylinder
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To verify that the switch is in the unlocked position, press down the rod holder in the direction of the arrow and verify that the latch lever moves.

Fig 3: Checking Switch Unlocked Position
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NOTE:
- If the latch lever does not move, the front door key cylinder switch is not in the unlocked position. Repeat the procedure from Step 2.
Verify that the continuity of the front door latch and lock actuator is as indicated in the table.

Fig 4: Front Door Latch And Lock Actuator Continuity Reference Chart

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Fig 5: Checking Front Door Latch And Lock Actuator

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If not as indicated in the table, replace the front door latch and lock actuator.