Front Door Latch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove door trim panel.
2. Remove screw holding door latch handle mechanism to the door.
3. Disconnect linkage.
4. Remove linkage from the clip on the door.
5. Disconnect lock button linkage and handle linkage from latch mechanism.
6. Remove electrical connectors, if equipped.

Door Latch:

7. Remove screws holding latch to door.
8. Remove latch assembly and linkage through access hole in inner door panel.

INSTALLATION
1. Insert the latch assembly and linkage into the door.
2. Install the screws attaching the latch assembly to the door.
3. Connect the linkage from the lock cylinder and the door handle.
4. Attach the latch linkage to the clip onto the door.
5. Install the door latch handle to the linkage.
6. Install the screw attaching the door handle.
7. Connect the electrical connectors, if so equipped.
8. Install the door trim panel and hardware.