ENTRY LOCK AND UNLOCK SWITCH (for Front) REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


  1. 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.

  2. REMOVE FRONT LOWER DOOR FRAME BRACKET GARNISH LH


    1. A015B4R

      Detach the clip and claw, and remove the front door lower frame bracket garnish LH.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH

    A01560C

    1. Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 claws.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the armrest base panel.

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL LH


    1. A015C7WE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the front door inside handle bezel LH.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  5. REMOVE DOOR ASSIST GRIP COVER LH


    1. A0157Y7

      Using a moulding remover, detach the 8 claws and remove the door assist grip cover LH.

  6. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Courtesy Light)


    1. A015CZX

      Detach the claw.

    2. Remove the courtesy light and then disconnect the connector.

  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A015E4QE01

      Remove the 3 screws.

    2. Remove the 13 clips.

    3. Remove the front inner door glass weatherstrip LH together with the front door trim board sub-assembly LH by pulling them upward in the order shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Make sure that the pin labeled A in the illustration is detached from the door panel.

    4. Disconnect the connector.

    5. A015CXP

      Disconnect the 2 cables from the front door inside handle sub-assembly LH.

  8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH


    1. A015CU6

      Using a clip remover, detach the 9 clamps.

    2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the 2 connectors.

    3. Remove the front door service hole cover LH.

      Tech Tips

      Remove the remaining tape on the door.

  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER LH


    1. A0159RM

      Remove the hole plug.

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

    3. A015AJV

      Detach the 2 claws and remove the front door outside handle cover LH.

  10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY OUTSIDE LH


    1. A0155MW

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Using a T30 "TORX" wrench, loosen the screw.

    3. A0155X3

      Remove the handle by sliding and pulling it in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.

      Note

      If the release plate is not pulled and held when removing the handle, the release plate will interfere with the handle and become damaged.