CL TYPE S V6-3.2L SOHC (2001)
Front Door Latch: Service and Repair
Door Latch Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Raise the glass fully.
2. Remove the outer handle.
3. Detach the inner handle rod (A) from the rod holder (B), and disconnect the actuator connectors (C).
4. Remove the screws, then remove the latch (D) through the hole in the door. Take care not to bend the outer handle rod (E), cylinder rod (F), knob
rod (G) and inner handle rod (A).
5. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
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Make sure the actuator connectors are plugged in properly, and each rod is connected securely.
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Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
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When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its perimeter.
