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Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation). | | -
Remove the side impact energy absorption panel. | | -
Remove the screw (if equipped). | | -
Detach the door latch remote control from the door inner panel. - Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver into the semi-circular shaped hole and lever towards the front of the door latch remote control.
- Pull the front of the door latch remote control away from the door inner panel.
- Unhook the door latch remote control from the door inner panel.
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CAUTION:Do not touch the adhesive surface as re-bonding will be impaired. Peel back the watershield. | | -
Disconnect the door latch actuator electrical connector. | | -
Remove the exterior door handle access hole grommet from the door. | | -
NOTE:The screw must be fully disengaged from the door lock cylinder bezel although it is not necessary to fully remove the screw. Loosen the screw. | | -
Remove the door lock cylinder bezel. | | -
Remove the exterior door handle. - Slide the exterior door handle to release.
- Remove the exterior door handle and gaskets.
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NOTE:The screw must be fully disengaged from the exterior door handle although it is not necessary to fully remove the screw. Loosen the screw. | | -
Detach the door latch. - Press the door latch to release.
- Detach the door latch.
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Detach the door latch security shield. | | -
Remove the door latch and exterior door handle reinforcement plate. | | -
Disconnect the door lock cylinder connecting rod (if equipped). - Rotate the clip counterclockwise to release the connecting rod.
- Disconnect the connecting rod.
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Disconnect the exterior door handle reinforcement plate connecting rod. | | -
Remove and discard the exterior door handle adjustment clip. | | -
Remove the door latch - Detach the door latch remote control outer cable.
- Rotate the door latch remote control clockwise.
- Remove the door latch.
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Install the door latch remote control to the door latch. | | -
NOTE:Install a new adjustment clip. NOTE:Do not lock the adjustment clip into place at this stage. Install the exterior door handle adjustment clip and connecting rod. | | -
Connect the exterior door handle retaining plate connecting rod. | | -
Connect the door lock cylinder connecting rod (if equipped). - Connect the connecting rod.
- Rotate the clip to lock the connecting rod in position.
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Install the door latch. - Slide the door latch into position.
- Press the door latch to engage the locking tangs.
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NOTE:Do not tighten the door latch screws at this stage. Install the screws. | | -
Attach the door latch security shield. | | -
NOTE:Install the gaskets before locating the exterior door handle. Install the exterior door handle. - Locate the exterior door handle.
- Slide the exterior door handle until it locks into place.
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Tighten the exterior door handle screw. | | -
Install the door lock cylinder exterior cover. | | -
Tighten the door lock cylinder bezel. | | -
Press the door latch connecting rod adjustment clip to set the latch position. | | -
Connect the door latch actuator electrical connector. | | -
Tighten the door latch screws. | | -
Attach the door latch remote control. - Locate the handle into the fixing.
- Install the door latch remote control.
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Install the screw (if equipped). | | -
Install the side impact energy absorption panel. | | -
NOTE:Two audible clicks should be heard when the door latch lever is closed completely. Close the door latch lever in the jaws of the door latch. | | -
Lock and unlock the door latch using the rocker lever on the door latch remote control handle. | | -
Open the door latch using the exterior door handle. The door latch should open at approximately 75% of handle full travel. The exterior door handle should have between 5-6 mm of travel after the door latch has released. | | -
If the door latch does not open correctly remove the door latch and reset the door latch connecting rod adjustment clip. | | -
Install the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation). | | |