LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR
- FRONT/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove exterior handle. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOOR - FRONT/EXTERIOR HANDLE - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove screws and remove latch assembly.
(4) Disconnect electrical connector and control
cable. (Fig. 15)
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect electrical connectors and control cable.
(2) Install latch and install bolts.
(3) Tighten bolts to 10 N·m (89 in. lbs.).
(4) Install exterior handle. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOOR - FRONT/EXTERIOR HANDLE - INSTALLA-
TION)
(5) Install trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR -
FRONT/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION)
LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL
(1) Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the
position of the striker to aid installation.
(2) Remove the bolts and remove the striker. (Fig.
16)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install striker and install bolts.
(2) Tighten bolts to 25 N·m (18 ft. lbs.).
(3) Check door for flush and adjust the striker hor-
izontally if necessary. (Refer to 23 - BODY/BODY
STRUCTURE/GAP AND FLUSH - SPECIFICA-
TIONS)
LOCK CYLINDER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove exterior door handle. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/DOOR - FRONT/EXTERIOR HANDLE -
REMOVAL)
(2) Remove lock cylinder from handle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install lock cylinder into exterior handle.
(2) Install exterior handle. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOOR - FRONT/EXTERIOR HANDLE - INSTALLA-
TION)
Fig. 15 FRONT DOOR LATCH
1 - CONTROL CABLE
2 - LATCH LEVER
3 - LATCH BOLTS (3)
4 - WIRE HARNESS
5 - LATCH ASSEMBLY
Fig. 16 LATCH STRIKER
1 - BOLTS
2 - STRIKER
23 - 18 DOOR - FRONT VA