Vanden Plas (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2000)
Front Door Latch: Service and Repair
Driver Door Latch
Driver Door Latch (76.37.74)
Removal
1. Remove battery cover and disconnect ground cable from battery terminal.
2. Remove driver door casing.
3. Position water shedder for access and feed door harness through water shedder.
4. Carefully remove water shedder from door and place adhesive side down on a clean dry plastic sheet.
5. Release door lock actuator harness multiplug from mounting bracket and disconnect multiplug.
6. Position plastic inner sheet for access.
7. Disconnect outer door handle operating rod from lock mechanism.
8. Disconnect inner door lock operating rod from lock mechanism and remove rod assembly.
9. Slacken and remove the two security guard securing bolts and remove shield from door.