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Latch - Door - Front - LH - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Carefully maneuver the LH front door latch assembly around the window regulator into position, and then route the release cable underneath the door harness assembly.
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  2. Connect the LH front door latch assembly electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock.
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  3. Install the clips (x2) that attach the LH front door release cable and harness to the door assembly.
    NOTE: Ensure the release cable is routed underneath the door harness assembly.
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  4. Install new bolts (x2) that attach the LH front door latch to the door assembly.

    10 N.m (7.4 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T45 socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  5. Route the cable through the LH front door closeout panel, position the closeout panel onto the door assembly, and then install the bolts (x6) that attach the closeout panel to the door assembly.

    4 N.m (2.9 ft-lbs) 

    NOTE: Make sure the inner door handle manual release cable is routed properly.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 8 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
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  6. Install the LH front door trim panel. See Panel - Door Trim - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
  7. Install the LH front door trim decor. See Decor - Trim - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace)
  8. Close the LH front door.
  9. Check the gap fitment of LH front door decor to the IP decor.
    NOTE: Refer to CVIS for current specification targets.
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  10. Open the LH front door.
  11. Turn the adjustment nut to adjust the LH front door trim as necessary.

    6 N.m (4.4 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 18 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 6 in extension
    • Torx T30 socket
    NOTE: Loosen the T30 nut and rotate the nut to achieve desired specification. Rotate clockwise to close the gap, and counterclockwise to tighten the gap. Torque the T30 fastener to lock.
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  12. Install the LH front door trim decor. See Decor - Trim - Front Door - LH (Remove and Replace)
  13. Check the gap fitment of LH front door decor to the IP decor.
    NOTE: Refer to CVIS for current specification targets.
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  14. Close the LH front door.
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