Procedure # 1
FRONT DOOR NON-FUNCTIONAL - LATCH REPLACEMENTRemoval
WARNING:
Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before service, replacing, adjusting, or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats, and hood latches.
WARNING:
The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
NOTE:
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
NOTE:
Restraint system diagnostic tools must be installed under the seats in the side air bag to floor connector.
NOTE:
Inside cabin needs to be accessed from an alternate door to begin procedure.
1. Move the front seat(s) to center position and the affected door glass completely down.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait at least one minute.
3. Lower the glove compartment by depressing the locking tabs. Disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector and connect the special tool (418-F468) to the instrument panel harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
4. Lower the driver air bag connector access cover on steering wheel and disconnect the driver air bag module electrical connector. Connect the special tool (41 8-F468) to the steering column harness side of the driver air bag module electrical connector.
5. Disconnect the passenger seat belt pretensioner electrical connector and connect the special tool (418-F468) to the passenger seat belt pretensioner harness side electrical connector.
6. Disconnect the driver seat belt pretensioner electrical connector and connect the special tool (418-F468) to the passenger seat belt pretensioner harness side electrical connector.
(Vehicle equipped with side air bags)
7. Disconnect the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector located under the seat and connect the special tool (418-F470) to the passenger seat air bag module body harness electrical connector.
8. Disconnect the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector located under the seat and connect the special tool (418-F470) to the driver seat air bag module body harness electrical connector.
(All Vehicles)
9. Connect battery negative cable.
10. Remove the front seat assembly track to floor nuts.
11. Remove the front seat assembly.
CAUTION:
Use care when handling the seat and track assembly. Dropping the assembly or sitting on a seat not secured in the vehicle may result in damaged components.
12. Remove the safety belt D-ring cover and bolt.
13. Position the front and rear door weatherstrips aside and remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.
14. Remove the front and rear door scuff plates.
15. Remove the lower B-pillar trim to gain access to the screw that is horizontal in the door panel and remove the screw.
16. Remove the screw from front door latch release handle bezel and remove bezel.
17. Remove door handle cup screw.
18. Remove the door panel plastic clips to gain access to the door latch.
NOTE:
^ One screw at top front corner of door panel, which touches dash, cannot be removed until door is open.
^ Starting at top right corner of door panel moving clockwise, remove door panel.
19. Position aside the door panel.
CAUTION:
^ Do not scratch door when positioning aside door panel.
^ Moving door panel aide more than 6 inches may cause door panel to crease or break.
20. Peel back water shield and position aside to gain access to latch area.
21. Reach in with a small screwdriver and insert screwdriver into latch assembly at outside base of electrical connector below metal actuating lever and pry up.
NOTE:
If lever will not move freely, cycle the door lock button and door handle to free lever.
22. Open door and move glass to the up position.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage door panel when opening door.
23. Remove the last screw and remove door panel.
24. Remove front door latch according to Workshop Manual (section 09-14 SECURITY AND LOCKS).
Installation
1. Disconnect battery negative cable and wait at least one minute.
2. Install new latch according to Workshop Manual (section 09-14 SECURITY AND LOCKS).
3. Install door trim panel according to Workshop Manual (section 09-17 INTERIOR TRIM).
4. Install B-pillar trim panel according to Workshop Manual (section 09-17 INTERIOR TRIM).
5. Install the seat assembly.
Tightening Torque: 48 N.m (35 lb-ft)
(Vehicles equipped with side air bags)
6. Remove the special tool from the passenger seat air bag module body harness electrical connector and connect the passenger seat air bag module electrical connector.
7. Remove the special tool from the driver seat air bag module body harness electrical connector and connect the driver seat air bag module electrical connector.
(All vehicles)
8. Remove the special tool from the passenger seat belt pretensioner body harness electrical connector and connect the passenger seat belt pretensioner electrical connector.
9. Remove the special tool from the driver seat belt pretensioner body harness electrical connector and connect the driver seat belt pretensioner electrical connector.
10. Remove the special tool from the steering column harness side of the driver air bag module electrical connector and connect the driver air bag module electrical connector. Install the driver air bag connector access cover.
11. Remove the special tool from the instrument panel harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connector and connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector. Close the glove compartment.
12. Connect the battery negative cable.
13. Verify the restraint system for correct operation.
14. Verify repair.