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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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  1. Pull up front door window glass by pressing the power window glass switch.
  2. Remove the front door trim.

    (Refer to Front Door - "FRONT DOOR TRIM ")

  3. Disconnect the front door speaker connector (A).
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  4. After loosening the mounting screws, remove the front door trim seal mounting bracket (A).
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  5. After loosening the mounting screws, remove the front door inside handle (A).
  6. Remove the front door trim seal (A).

    Information 

    • Replace any damaged door trim seal.
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  7. Loosen the front door latch (A) mounting screws.

    Tightening Torque: 

    7.8 - 10.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.0 lb-ft)

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  8. After loosening the mounting nuts, remove the front door channel lower bracket (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-ft)

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  9. Disconnect the front door latch connector (A).
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  10. After loosening the front door outside handle rod (A), remove the front door outside handle base (B).
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  11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    Information 

    • Make sure the connector is connected properly.
    • Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
    • Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).