Removal & Installation
- Lower window. Using window crank tool, remove window crank (if equipped). Remove door trim panel-to-door retaining screws. Lift upward and outward on door trim panel to release from door. Disengage inside handle linkage rod from inside handle. Disconnect electrical connectors. Remove door trim panel.
- Peel back water shield as necessary. Raise window. Remove rear glass run channel retaining bolts. Move and secure rear glass run channel. Remove door latch-to-door retaining screws. Disconnect electrical connector(s) from door latch assembly. Disengage lock button-to-latch rod from latch. Disengage lock cylinder-to-latch rod from latch. Disengage inside handle-to-latch rod from latch. Disengage outside handle-to-latch rod from latch. Remove door latch.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten door latch-to-door retaining screws to 85 INCH lbs. (9.6 N.m). Using access hole located in door jamb near door latch, loosen latch adjustment screw and ensure outside door handle fits flush with outside of door. Tighten adjustment screw to 30 INCH lbs. (3 N.m).