For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the door trim panel front. Refer to Door Trim Panel - Front Removal.
- Replace the water deflector if damaged.
- Remove the water deflector carefully by peeling back the edges.
- Detach the front lock rod from the latch assembly by pulling outward.
- Remove the lock rod by pulling up through the access hole.
- Remove the door handle actuator rod front inside. Refer to Door Handle Actuator Rod Front Inside Removal.
- Remove the window guide by removing the bolt in door jamb and sliding guide downward.
- Disconnect the electrical connections from the latch mechanism.
- Use a marker to identify the correct lock rod orientation to aid installation.
- Remove the latch mechanism from door structure.
- Remove the lock cylinder lock rod from the latch mechanism by rotating the latch mechanism as required.
- Remove the lock cylinder lock rod from lock cylinder by routing rod through retainer.
Installation Procedure
- Route the lock cylinder lock rod through retainer in lock cylinder.
- Attach the latch mechanism to lock rod aligning to previous marks and also ensuring door handle actuator rod connects to latch mechanism before bolts are installed.
- Install the latch mechanism in correct position.
- Connect the electrical connection to latch mechanism.
- Install the window guide by sliding the guide upward to engage the retainer into slot.
- Install the window guide bolt.
- Place the lock rod through the access hole.
- Attach the lock rod to clip by pushing toward the outer door panel.
- Install the door handle actuator rod front inside. Refer to Door Handle Actuator Rod Installation.
- Verify the correct operation of all actuator rods.
- Replace the water deflector if damaged.
- Install the water deflector to previous holes and position.
- Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel - Front Installation.
Tighten
Tighten the latch-to-door bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten the window guide bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
