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 (Driver Side) , or Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement (Passenger Side) .
- Remove the front side door window channel retainer. Refer to Front Side Door Window Channel Retainer Replacement .
- Remove the front side door outside handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement .
- Remove the front side door outside handle bracket screw. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Replacement .
- Remove the front side door locking rod knob. Refer to Front Side Door Locking Rod Knob Replacement .
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Remove the four fasteners (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.