Front Side Door Lock Replacement

Preliminary Procedures

1. Release tension on the window by lowering the window slightly.
2. Reposition the rear half of the front side door window regulator. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement .
3. Reposition the front side door rear channel of the front side door window outer weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Outer Weatherstrip Replacement .

Procedure

1. Unclip the outside handle rod from the door lock.
2. Turn the lock assembly releasing the lock cylinder rod from the lock.
3. Transfer components as necessary.
4. In order to prevent outside handle lever pre-load, latch, outside handle, handle bracket and cover/cap shall be fully secured to the door prior to securing integral latch clip to outside handle rod. Integral latch clip shall be in the full up position while securing to outside handle rod. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment .