Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Remove the front door module.
(Proceed to Front Door - "FRONT DOOR MODULE ")
Remove the front door latch wiring harness (A) from the top of the door latch assembly.

Fig 1: Locating Front Door Latch Wiring Harness
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Remove the front door outside handle base (A) by pushing in the lock pins located in the back.

Fig 2: Pushing Front Door Outside Handle Base Lock Pins
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To remove the front door outside handle base connector (A), widen both sides of the lock pins in the direction of the arrow and then push back the front door outside handle base connector.

Fig 3: Pushing Front Door Outside Handle Base Connector
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Remove the front door outside handle cable (A).

Fig 4: Locating Front Door Outside Handle Cable
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Loosen the front door latch mounting bolts (A).

Fig 5: Loosening Front Door Latch Mounting Bolts
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Disconnect the front door latch connector (B).
Remove the front door latch assembly (A) by pulling it in the direction of the arrow.

Fig 6: Removing Front Door Latch Assembly
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Remove the front door inside handle cable (A) by pushing it rearward.

Fig 7: Removing Front Door Inside Handle Cable
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Information
- Make sure the connector is connected properly.
- Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.