Front Side Door Latch Replacement

Preliminary Procedure

1. Remove the front side door outside handle bracket. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Replacement .
2. Remove the front side door window rear guide. Refer to Front Side Door Window Rear Guide Replacement .

Procedures

1. Release the inside door handle cable from the retainers.
2. Remove the front side door lock rod theft cover, if equipped
3. Disconnect the front side door latch electrical connector.

Procedure

1. Transfer the front side door lock rods and cable.
2. In order to prevent outside handle lever pre-load, lock, outside handle, handle bracket and cover/cap shall be fully secured to the door prior to securing integral lock clip to outside handle rod. Integral lock clip shall be in the full up position while securing to outside handle rod. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment .