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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 893629  Size: SH
  1. Remove the door trim panel front. Refer to Door Trim Panel - Front Removal.
  2. Replace the water deflector if damaged.

  3. Object Number: 893673  Size: SH
  4. Remove the water deflector carefully by peeling back the edges.
  5. Detach the front lock rod from the latch assembly by pulling outward.

  6. Object Number: 893720  Size: SH
  7. Remove the lock rod by pulling up through the access hole.

  8. Object Number: 893673  Size: SH
  9. Remove the door handle actuator rod front inside. Refer to Door Handle Actuator Rod Front Inside Removal.

  10. Object Number: 893728  Size: SH
  11. Remove the window guide by removing the bolt in door jamb and sliding guide downward.

  12. Object Number: 893673  Size: SH
  13. Disconnect the electrical connections from the latch mechanism.
  14. Use a marker to identify the correct lock rod orientation to aid installation.
  15. Remove the latch mechanism from door structure.

  16. Object Number: 892478  Size: SH
  17. Remove the lock cylinder lock rod from the latch mechanism by rotating the latch mechanism as required.
  18. Remove the lock cylinder lock rod from lock cylinder by routing rod through retainer.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 892478  Size: SH
  1. Route the lock cylinder lock rod through retainer in lock cylinder.
  2. 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.

  3. Object Number: 893673  Size: SH
  4. Install the latch mechanism in correct position.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the latch-to-door bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  6. Connect the electrical connection to latch mechanism.

  7. Object Number: 893728  Size: SH
  8. Install the window guide by sliding the guide upward to engage the retainer into slot.
  9. Install the window guide bolt.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the window guide bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 893673  Size: SH
  11. Place the lock rod through the access hole.
  12. Attach the lock rod to clip by pushing toward the outer door panel.

  13. Object Number: 893720  Size: SH
  14. Install the door handle actuator rod front inside. Refer to Door Handle Actuator Rod Installation.
  15. Verify the correct operation of all actuator rods.

  16. Object Number: 893629  Size: SH
  17. Replace the water deflector if damaged.
  18. Install the water deflector to previous holes and position.
  19. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel - Front Installation.