Door System - Front - Except Coupe: Latch: Removal

Remove door trim panel and watershield.
Raise door glass.
Remove the bolt and nut for the rear glass run channel and position aside.
Disconnect lock rod from lock button bellcrank.
Disengage lock and latch rods from clips on inner door panel (Fig 1 ) or (Fig 2 ).

Fig 1: Identifying Front Door Latch
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Fig 2: Identifying Latch And Lock Rod Clips
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Disconnect lock and latch rods from outside door handle and key cylinder at door latch (Fig 3 ).

Fig 3: Identifying Lock And Latch Rods At Door Latch
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Disconnect wire connector from power door lock motor.
Remove screws attaching door latch to door end frame (Fig 4 ).

Fig 4: Identifying Door Latch
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Remove door latch from vehicle.