FRONT DOOR LOCK REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG


    1. A01HOTQ

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 claws and remove the front door inside handle bezel plug as shown in the illustration.

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH


    1. A01HNP7

      Disengage the 3 clips and remove the front door lower frame bracket garnish.

  5. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Driver Side)


    1. A01HMGI

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips, 5 claws and 4 guides as shown in the illustration.

    2. Disconnect each connector and remove the power window regulator master switch assembly with front door armrest base panel.

  6. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Front Passenger Side)


    1. A01HOKP

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips, 5 claws and 4 guides as shown in the illustration.

    2. Disconnect each connector and remove the power window regulator switch assembly with front door armrest base panel.

  7. REMOVE FRONT ARMREST ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HNZ7

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 clips, 7 claws and 2 guides and remove the front armrest assembly.

  8. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HPDZE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for LH Side
      *B for RH Side
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the courtesy light assembly.

  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HQ5ME01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the front door panel.

    2. A01HMKR

      Remove the 3 screws.

    3. Using a clip remover, disengage the 10 clips.

    4. A01HOM9E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Reference Boss
      *2 Front Door Inner Glass Weatherstrip

      Pull out the front door trim board sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow as shown in the illustration.

    5. Disengage the reference boss from the front door panel.

    6. Raise the front door trim board sub-assembly to remove the front door trim board sub-assembly together with the front door inner glass weatherstrip.

    7. A01HQGM

      Disconnect the front door lock remote control cable assembly and front door inside locking cable assembly.

  10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP


    1. A01HPGAE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Screwdriver

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the front door inner glass weatherstrip from the front door trim board sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  11. REMOVE DOOR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR


    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. Disconnect the connector from the door side airbag sensor.

      Note

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.


      1. Push down the white housing lock and slide the yellow CPA. (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)

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        Text in Illustration
        *1 White Housing Lock *2 Yellow CPA
        *a Connector Lock is Released - -

      2. Push down the white housing lock again and disconnect the connector.

        Note

        Do not push down the part (A) shown in the illustration when disconnecting.

    4. A01HR0Q

      Remove the bolt and door side airbag sensor from the front door panel.

      Note

      Loosen the bolt while holding the door side airbag sensor because the door side airbag sensor pin (stopper) is easily damaged.

    5. After disconnecting the connector, check that the position of the white housing lock is correct as shown in the illustration.

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      Text in Illustration
      *a Incorrect *b Correct

  12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER


    1. A01HMZD

      Remove the bolt.

    2. Disconnect each connector.

    3. Disengage the 5 clamps.

    4. Remove the front door service hole cover.

      Tech Tips

      Remove any remaining butyl tape from the door.

  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HP1Z

      Remove the grommet.

    2. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

    3. Connect the power window regulator master switch assembly and move the front door glass sub-assembly so that the door glass bolts can be seen.

    4. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

      Note

      When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

    5. Disconnect the power window regulator master switch assembly.

    6. A01HN2F

      Remove the 2 bolts.

      Note

      After the bolts are removed, do not allow the door glass to fall.

    7. A01HOINE01

      Remove the front door glass sub-assembly as indicated by the arrows, in the order shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not damage the door glass.

  14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN


    1. A01HPZ2

      Remove the front door glass run.

  15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR LOWER FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HNB8

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Disengage the guide and remove the front door rear lower frame sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER WITH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (w/ Lock Cylinder)


    1. A01HR2Q

      Remove the hole plug.

    2. A01HQJY

      Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the screw and remove the front door outside handle cover with lock cylinder assembly.

      Tech Tips

      The screw cannot be removed because it is integrated into the front door outside handle frame sub-assembly.

  17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HN7LE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Front Door Lock Open Rod

      Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 3 screws.

    2. Slide the front door lock with motor assembly downward, and remove the front door lock with motor assembly and cables as a unit.

    3. When reusing the front door lock with motor assembly.


      1. A01HNFC

        Remove the door lock wiring harness seal from the front door lock with motor assembly.

  18. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK REMOTE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HPMT

      Remove the front door lock remote control cable assembly.

  19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE LOCKING CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HMA8

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws.

    2. A01HR1Y

      Remove the front door inside locking cable assembly.