Front Door Latch Replacement

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1.Raise the glass fully.

2.Remove these items:


3.Disconnect the outer handle rod from the outer handle.

4.Remove the center lower channel.

5.Disconnect the cylinder rod from the lock cylinder.

6.Remove the screws securing the lock knob (A).

7.Disconnect the actuator connector(s) (A), and detach the inner handle cable clip (B). Remove the screws (C) securing the latch (D), and if equipped with no Super Locking, remove the screw (E) securing the lock cable protector.

Without Super Locking:

With Super Locking:

8.Release the hooks (A) of the lock cable protector (B) from the door (without Super Locking), then remove the latch (C) (with the protector) through the hole in the door. Take care not to bend the outer handle rod (D), cylinder rod (E), lock cable (F), and inner handle cable (G).

9.Remove the lock cable protector (A) from the latch protector (B) by releasing the hook (C).

10.Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

  • Make sure the actuator connectors are plugged in properly and each rod is connected securely.
  • Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
  • When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its perimeter.