Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Remove the front door window glass.
(Proceed to Front Door - "FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS ")
Remove the front door outside handle.
(Proceed to Front Door - "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 screw (A).

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

Fig 3: Locating 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:

6.9~10.8 N.m (0.7~1.1 kgf.m, 5.1~8.0 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Loosening Front Door Module Mounting Bolts
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Disconnect the connectors and front door module wiring harness (A) from the front door module.

Fig 5: Locating Front Door Module Wiring Harness And Connectors
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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