Front Door Latch — Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Section 501-05 for additional information.

2. Remove the side impact energy absorption panel.



3. Remove the screw (if present).



4. Disconnect the door latch remote control cable.

• 1. Disconnect the handle from the door panel.
• 2. Disconnect the door latch remote control cable.

5.

CAUTION: Do not touch the adhesive surface as this will disrupt the re-bonding.

Bend the seal back.



6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the door latch actuator.



7. Remove the outer door handle hole gasket from the door.



8.

NOTE: The screw must be completely removed from the door lock cylinder surround, but does not have to be completely removed.

Loosen the screw.



9. Remove the door lock cylinder trim.



10. Remove the outside door handle.

• 1. Slide and unfasten the outside door handle.
• 2. Remove the outer door handle and gaskets.

11. Remove the screws.



12.

NOTE: The screw must be completely removed from the outside door handle, but does not have to be completely removed.

Loosen the screw.



13. Disconnect the door latch.

• 1. Press and release the door latch.
• 2. Disconnect the door latch.

14. Disconnect the door latch safety curtain.



15. Remove the door latch and outside door handle reinforcement plate.



16. Disconnect the door lock cylinder rod.

• 1. Turn the clamp counterclockwise to release the rod.
• 2. Disconnect the rod.

17. Disconnect the outer door handle reinforcement plate rod.



18. Remove and discard the outside door handle adjusting clamp.



19. Remove the door latch.

• 1. Disconnect the outer door latch remote control cable.
• 2. Turn the door latch remote control cable clockwise.
• 3. Remove the door latch.

Installation

1. Install the door latch remote control cable to the door latch.

2.

NOTE: Install a new adjusting clamp.

NOTE: Do not set the adjustment clamp to a fixed position at this stage.

Install the outside door handle adjusting clamp and rod.



3. Connect the outer door handle reinforcement plate rod.



4. Connect the door lock cylinder rod.

• 1. Connect the rod.
• 2. Rotate the clamp to fix the position of the bar.

5. Install the door latch.

• 1. Slide the door latch to the desired position.
• 2. Press down on the door latch to engage the retaining tabs.

6.

NOTE: Do not tighten the door latch screws at this stage.

Install the screws.



7. Install the door latch safety curtain.



8.

NOTE: Install shims before installing outside door handle.

Install the outside door handle.

• 1. Position the outside door handle in the installation position.
• 2. Slide the outside door handle until it locks into the installed position.

9. Tighten the outside door handle screw.



10. Install the outer door lock cylinder cover.



11. Secure the door lock cylinder trim.



12. Press the door latch rod adjustment clamp to lock the latch position.



13. Connect the electrical connector of the door latch actuator.



14. Tighten the door latch screws.



15. Glue the seal.

16. Connect the door latch remote control cable.

• 1. Insert the handle into the mount.
• 2. Install the door latch remote control cable.

17. Install the screw (if any).



18. Install the side impact energy absorption panel.



19.

NOTE: When the door latch lever is fully engaged, you should hear two distinct clicks.

Secure the door latch lever into the catches on the door latch.



20. Lock and unlock the door latch using the sliding lever on the door latch remote control handle.

21. Open the door latch using the outside door handle. The door latch should open at approximately 75% of the handle's full travel. The outside door handle should have 5-6 mm of travel after the door latch is released.



22. If the door latch does not open correctly, remove the door latch and reinstall the door latch rod adjusting clamp.

23. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Section 501-05 for additional information.