Repair Procedures: Replacement

1. Remove the front door window glass.

   (Refer to Front Door - "FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS ")

2. Disconnect the outside rear view mirror connector (A).

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3. Disconnect the front door main connector (A).

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4. Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the front door module (A).

   Tightening torque: 

   7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 Kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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5. Disconnect the front door latch connector (A).

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6. Disconnect the front door main wiring (A).

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7. Remove the front door module (B) from the inside handle cable (A) by pulling it in the direction of the arrow

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8. Disconnect the connectors and front door module wiring harness (A).

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9. Remove the front speaker.

   (Refer to Body Electrical System - "SPEAKERS ")

10. Remove the front power window motor.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "POWER WINDOW MOTOR ")

11. Remove the side impact sensor.

    (Refer to Restraint - "SIDE IMPACT SENSOR (SIS) ")

12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Information 

• Make sure connectors are connected properly and each rod is connected securely.
• Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.