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Repair Procedures: Replacement

  1. Remove the front door window glass.

    (Refer to Front Door - " FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS  ") 

  2. Disconnect the outside rear view mirror connector (A).
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  3. Disconnect the front door main connector (A).
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  4. Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the front door module (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 Kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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  5. Disconnect the front door latch connector (A).
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  6. Disconnect the front door main wiring (A).
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  7. Remove the front door module (B) from the inside handle cable (A) by pulling it in the direction of the arrow
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  8. Disconnect the connectors and front door module wiring harness (A).
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  9. Remove the front speaker.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - " SPEAKERS  ") 

  10. Remove the front power window motor.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - " POWER WINDOW MOTOR  ") 

  11. Remove the side impact sensor.

    (Refer to Restraint - " SIDE IMPACT SENSOR (SIS)  ") 

  12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    Information 

    • Make sure connectors are connected properly and each rod is connected securely.
    • Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
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