RL V6-3.5L (2007)
Front Door Latch: Service and Repair
Front Door Latch Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Raise the glass fully.
2. Remove the door panel.
3. Disconnect the latch actuator connector, then remove the plastic cover as needed.
4. Remove the center lower channel.
5. Disconnect the outer handle rod.
6. Disconnect the lock cylinder cable from the latch.
7. Remove the latch (A).
1. Disconnect the connector (B).
2. Remove the screws (C, D).
3. Detach the harness clip (E) to release the wire harness from the door.
4. Pass the lock cable (F) and the inner handle cable (G) through the space between the door and the wire harness, then remove the latch through
the hole in the door. Take care not to kink the cables.
8. Remove the screw, and remove the latch protector (A), then disconnect the latch cable (B) and inner handle cable (C).
9. 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 outer handle rod and lock cylinder cable are 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 outside perimeter to prevent water
leaks.
