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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the door.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  4. Remove the window run channel. Refer to Front Side Door Window Channel Replacement .
  5. Disconnect the lock actuator electrical connector.

  6. Object Number: 838657  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the outside door handle rod (1) by releasing the retaining clip on the door latch.

  8. Object Number: 838673  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the lock cylinder rod by releasing the retaining clip (1).
  10. Remove the manual locking rod from the door by releasing the rod from the retainers.

  11. Object Number: 838788  Size: SH
  12. Remove the fasteners (2) retaining the door latch (1) to the door.
  13. Remove the door latch (1).

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 838788  Size: SH
  1. Place the latch (1) into position in the door, and install the 3 fasteners (2) that retain the latch to the door.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 9 Nยทm (7 lb ft).


    Object Number: 838739  Size: SH
  3. Install the manual locking rod (1) to the door by securing the rod in the retainers.

  4. Object Number: 838673  Size: SH
  5. Connect the lock cylinder rod by securing rod in the retaining clip (1).

  6. Object Number: 838657  Size: SH
  7. Connect the outside door handle rod (1) by securing the rod in the retaining clip on the door latch.
  8. Connect the lock actuator electrical connector.
  9. Operate door handle functions to ensure proper operation.
  10. Install the window run channel. Refer to Front Side Door Window Channel Replacement .
  11. Install water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  12. Install door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .