Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Remove the front door window glass.
Refer to FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS .
Remove the front door outside handle.
Refer to FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE .
Disconnect the front door main connector (A).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Front Door Main Connector
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Loosen the front door outside handle base mounting bolt (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Front Door Outside Handle Base Mounting Bolt
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Disconnect the outside rear view mirror connector (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Outside Rear View Mirror Connector
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Loosen the front door latch (B) mounting screws.
After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the front door module (A).
Tightening torque:

Bolt: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Screw: 7.8 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Identifying Front Door Module And Latch Mounting Bolts And Screws
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Disconnect the connectors and front door module wiring harness (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Front Door Module Wiring Harness
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Disconnect the front door latch connector (A).

Fig 6: Removing Front Door Latch Connector
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Information
- The area of whole parts should be applied with sufficient grease.
- Make sure connectors are connected properly and each rod is connected securely.
- Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.