FAQ for Door Latch Assembly Repair
Q: What should we remove first, the inside door rods or the outside door rods?
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You need to remove the inside door lock rod and the inside door handle rod before you remove the outside door lock rod and the outside door handle rod.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Rear Door Latch?
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You need to raise the window to the closed position, and remove the door trim panel and the water deflector. Then you need to remove the inside door lock rod from the latch assembly, and you also need to remove the inside door handle rod and the outside door handle rod. After that, you need to disconnect the power actuator wiring connector, if equipped, and you also need to remove the fasteners that retain the latch assembly to the door. Finally, you need to remove the latch assembly from the door, then you can remove the lock actuator from the latch.
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01/11/2022 Q: What do we need to do before we remove the Front Door Latch?
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You need to raise the window to the closed position.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the fasteners that retain the latch assembly to the door?
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The recommended torque is 9 N.m (80 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the upper latch bolt?
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The recommended torque is 10 N.m (89 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Side Door Lower Latch?
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You need to remove the panel and slide the lower latch cover up the latch rod to access the latch rod retainer. Then you need to disconnect the latch rod from the retainer on the lower latch. After that, you need to remove the bolts retaining the lower latch to the door. Finally, you can remove the lower latch bolt.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the anti-rotation screw?
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The recommended torque is 2 N.m (18 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the lower latch bolts?
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The recommended torque is 10 N.m (89 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the lower latch bolt?
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The recommended torque is 10 N.m (89 lb in).
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