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Removal [12/2021 - 10/2022]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    Refer to BEFORE DISCONNECTING BATTERY [06/2020 - 10/2022]

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2021 - 10/2022]

  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR ASSIST GRIP COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  5. REMOVE MULTIPLEX NETWORK MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Driver Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  6. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Front Passenger Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR BELT SEAL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15

  10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FRONT BELT SEAL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16

  11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20

  12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22

  13. REMOVE DOOR FRAME GARNISH LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23

  14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24

  15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25

  16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR LOWER FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 27

  17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY LH (for Driver Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 31

  18. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH (for Driver Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 32

  19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK OPEN ROD LH 
    1. Detach the snap as shown in the illustration.
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      *1 Snap
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    2. Remove the front door lock open rod LH in the direction indicated by the arrow show in the illustration.
  20. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 3 "TORX" screws and front door lock with motor assembly LH.
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  21. REMOVE DOOR LOCK WIRING HARNESS SEAL 
    1. When reusing front door lock with motor assembly LH:
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      1. Remove the door lock wiring harness seal from the front door lock with motor assembly LH.
  22. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, detach the claw and open the front door lock cover sub-assembly LH.
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      Protective Tape
    2. Detach the claw and remove the front door lock cover sub-assembly LH.
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  23. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK REMOTE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Detach the clamp and remove the front door lock remote control cable assembly as shown in the illustration.
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  24. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE LOCKING CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Detach the clamp and remove the front door inside locking cable assembly as shown in the illustration.
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      Remove in this Direction