TL V6-3.2L (2004)
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 these items:
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Door panel
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Plastic cover, as necessary
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Center lower channel
3. Disconnect the cylinder rod from the lock cylinder, and disconnect the outer handle rod from the outer handle.
4. Remove the screw securing the lock knob (A).
5. Detach the inner handle cable clip (A), and disconnect the actuator connectors (B). Remove the screws (C), then remove the latch (D) through the
hole in the door. Take care not to bend the cylinder rod (E), inner handle cable (F), and lock cable (G).
6. 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 outside perimeter to prevent water
leaks.
