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. 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 COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EPPJ

      Detach the claw.

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

  5. 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.

  6. REMOVE FRONT UPPER ARMREST BASE PANEL LH


    1. A01EMXX

      Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 claws.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the front upper armrest base panel LH and multiplex network master switch assembly.

  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 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.

  12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY OUTSIDE LH


    1. A01ERWO

      Disconnect the connector.

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

    3. A01EPC2

      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.