Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Remove the front door window glass.
(Refer to Front Door - "FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS ")
Remove the front door outside handle.
(Refer to Front Door - "FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE MODULE ")
Disconnect the front door main connector (A).

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Loosen the front door outside handle base mounting bolt (A).

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Disconnect the outside rear view mirror connector (A).

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Loosen the front door latch mounting screws (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the front door module (A).
Tightening torque:

8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m (0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 lb-ft)

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Disconnect the connectors and front door module wiring harness (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Information
- The area of whole parts should be applied with sufficient grease.
- Make sure connectors are connected properly and each rod is connected securely.
- Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.