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Front Door Latch Replacement

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Remove these items:
  2. Release the rod fastener, and disconnect the outer handle rod (see step  5 ).
  3. Pull away the glass run channel (A) as needed, and remove the bolts, then remove the center lower channel (B) by pulling it downward.
    Fig 1: Pulling Glass Run Channel With Torque Specifications
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  4. Remove the latch (A) through the hole in the door.
    1. Detach the inner handle cable clip (B).
    2. Remove the TORX bolts (C) with a TORX T30 bit.
    3. Remove the screw (D).
    4. Disconnect the key cylinder rod (E).
      NOTE: Take care not to bend the outer handle rod (F), the latch cable (G), or the inner handle cable (H).
      Fig 2: Latch, Inner Handle Cable Clip, Torx Bolt, Key Cylinder Rod and Screws With Torque Specifications
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  5. Driver's door: If necessary, remove the hole seal (A) and the bolt, then remove the key cylinder (B).
    Fig 3: Hole Seal And Key Cylinder With Torque Specifications
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  6. Remove the foam seals (A, B, C, D) from the latch protector (E).
    Fig 4: Identifying Foam Seals Of Latch Protector
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  7. Remove the screw, and release the hooks (A), then remove the latch protector (B).
    Fig 5: Identifying Hook And Latch Protector
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  8. Disconnect the latch cable (A) and the inner handle cable (B) from the latch (C).
    Fig 6: Identifying Latch Cable And Inner Handle Cable Of Latch
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  9. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Before reinstalling the latch and the latch protector, clean the latch protector surfaces with isopropyl alcohol where the new foam seals will be attached.
    • After reinstalling the latch protector to the latch, attach the new foam seals to the latch and the latch protector.
    • Make sure the connector is plugged in properly, and the rod and each cable is connected securely.
    • Make sure the power door lock operates properly.
    • Make sure the plastic cover on the door is installed properly and sealed around its outside perimeter to seal out water.
    • Push the hooks into place securely.
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