FRONT DOOR LOCK REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH


    1. Remove the 7 clips and engine room side cover LH.

      A01EN5SE01

  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.

    • w/ Navigation System:

      After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

  3. REMOVE FRONT LOWER DOOR FRAME BRACKET GARNISH LH


    1. A01EN2U

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

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH


    1. A01ESL4E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and remove the front door inside handle bezel plug LH.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  5. REMOVE FRONT UPPER ARMREST BASE PANEL LH


    1. A01ES4M

      Remove the 3 screws and front lower door armrest base panel LH.

  6. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EPU3

      Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the screw and switch.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EPILE01

      Remove the 2 screws.

    2. Detach the 14 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. A01EP2T

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

  8. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 DOOR STIFFENER CUSHION


    1. A01EQW8

      Remove the screw and front No. 1 door stiffener cushion.

  9. REMOVE DOOR TRIM COVER LH


    1. A01ESFV

      Using a clip remover, detach the 7 clips and remove the door trim cover LH.

  10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH


    1. A01ES5S

      Using a clip remover, detach the 7 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.

  11. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 DOOR STIFFENER CUSHION


    1. A01ES2M

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Detach the 2 clamps and remove the front No. 2 door stiffener cushion.

  12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR LOWER FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01ESIO

      Remove the bolt and front door rear lower frame sub-assembly LH.

  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE COVER LH


    1. A01ERK8

      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. A01EP19

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

  14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01ER8D

      Using a T30 "TORX" wrench, remove the 3 screws and door lock.

      Tech Tips

      Remove the door lock through the service hole.

      Note

      Be careful when removing the screws as the door lock may fall and become damaged.

  15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOCK REMOTE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EN8E

      Remove the front door lock remote control cable assembly LH.

  16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE LOCKING CABLE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01ERMBE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. A01ER7X

      Remove the front door inside locking cable assembly LH.