The first step to repair or service a single latch door front door latch begins with removing door trim panel and watershield. The front door requires removal of its latch remote control device. The servicing procedure for side hinged or rear doors requires removal of retaining nuts along with inside handle and bezel parts. The power door lock actuator needs drilling if it is present. The front and side hinged door latch service requires disconnecting both the lock cylinder rod from the locks lever and the outside handle rod from the latch mechanism. The rear door license plate housing removal entails screw removal followed by moving the housing out of contact with the door before disconnecting the handle-to-latch cable from the
Door Handle and the lock cylinder rod at the lock cylinder. For side hinged and rear doors remove the door latch retaining bolts in addition to the door latch remote control screw. You need to remove the door latch together with the latch remote control cable and lock cylinder rod and push-button rod and power door lock actuator as one assembly from the front door. You should remove the door latch alongside door latch remote control and cable(s) as well as lock cylinder rod along with push-button rod and power door lock actuator as an assembly when working on side hinged and rear doors. The last step of installation requires performing the reverse actions of removal steps.