Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Remove the front door window glass.
(Refer to Front Door - "FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS ")
Disconnect the front door main connector (A).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Front Door Main Connector
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Disconnect the outside rear view mirror connector (A).
(4 Door, 5 Door)

Fig 2: Outside Rear View Mirror Connector (4 Door Or 5 Door)
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(2 Door)

Fig 3: Outside Rear View Mirror Connector (2 Door)
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Loosen the front door latch (B) mounting screws.
After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the front door module (A).
Tightening Torque:

Bolt: 6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb.ft)

Screw: 6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb.ft)

(4 Door, 5 Door)

Fig 4: Locating Front Door Module And Front Door Latch With Bolts (4 Door Or 5 Door)
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(2 Door)

Fig 5: Locating Front Door Module And Front Door Latch With Bolts (2 Door)
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Disconnect the front door outside handle connector (A) and remove the front door outside handle rod (B).

Fig 6: Locating Front Door Outside Handle Connector And Front Door Outside Handle Rod
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Remove the front door main connector pad (A) and mounting clip (B).

Fig 7: Front Door Main Connector Pad And Mounting Clip
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Disconnect the front door latch connectors (A).

Fig 8: Front Door Latch Connectors
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Disconnect the connectors and front door module wiring harness (A).

Fig 9: Front Door Module Wiring Harness
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Remove the front door latch assembly.
(Refer to Front Door - "FRONT DOOR LATCH ")
Remove the front speaker.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "SPEAKERS ")
Remove the front power window motor.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "POWER WINDOW MOTOR ")
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Information
- The area of whole parts should be applied with sufficient grease.
- Make sure connectors are connected properly and each rod is connected securely.
- Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly