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Front Door Latch and Striker - Door Latch, Front LH, Base - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the LH front door tweeter. See FRONT DOOR TRIM PAD - DOOR TRIM, TWEETER ASSEMBLY, FRONT LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  2. Remove the LH front door puddle light. See INTERIOR TRIM - DOOR TRIM - FRONT DOOR TRIM PAD - PUDDLE LAMP - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  3. Remove the LH front door reflector. See INTERIOR TRIM - DOOR TRIM - FRONT DOOR TRIM PAD - DOOR REFLECTOR - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  4. Remove the LH front door trim panel. See INTERIOR TRIM - DOOR TRIM - FRONT DOOR TRIM PAD - DOOR TRIM ASSEMBLY - LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  5. Connect the window switch tool to the LH front door harness and fully raise the front LH door window.
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  6. Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - REAR APRON ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  7. Disconnect the LV power. See LV BATTERY - LI-ION - DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
  8. Remove the LH front door closeout panel. See FRONT DOOR HINGES AND FITTINGS - FRONT CLOSEOUT PANEL ASSEMBLY, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
    NOTE: No need to remove the LH front door pressure sensor from the LH front door closeout panel.
  9. Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the LH front door latch to the rear of the LH front door.

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

    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 1/4 in hex to 1/4 in square 6 in adapter
    • Torx T30 socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
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  10. Disconnect the electrical harness from the LH front door latch connector.
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  11. Press the latch cable grommet in through the door, and move the cable in through the opening while simultaneously removing the latch from the door.
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