Removal Procedure
- Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement .
- Remove the front side door water deflector.
- Position the front side door window regulator rear rail to access and remove the door latch and handle bracket assembly. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement .
- Remove the front side door window rear channel. Refer to Front Side Door Window Rear Channel Replacement .
- Remove the front side door locking rod. Refer to Front Side Door Locking Rod Replacement .
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the front side door outside handle bracket for the luminous reflecting light, if equipped.
- Remove the front side door outside handle bracket screw. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Replacement .
- Disconnect the front side door latch electrical connector.
Remove the four bolts (1) from the front side door latch.
Remove the outside handle bracket (1) and the front side door latch (2) as assembly from the vehicle.
NOTE:
Disconnect the window from the window regulator, place the window in the full up position, use masking tape to tape the window to the upper door frame.