LATCH
REMOVAL
1. Remove the carrier plate, (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FULL FRONT/CARRIER PLATE - REMOVAL).
NOTE: Front door shown, rear door similar.
2. Disconnect the actuator rods.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector (1).
4. Disconnect the latch cables (3).
5. Slide the latch off the latch bracket tabs (2) and remove the latch.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Front door latch shown, rear door similar.
1. Install the latch onto the latch bracket tabs (2) and seat fully.
2. Connect the electrical connector (1).
3. Connect the latch cables (3).
4. Connect actuator rods.
5. Install the carrier plate, (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FULL FRONT/CARRIER PLATE - INSTALLATION).
6. Adjust the front door latch, (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FULL FRONT/LATCH - ADJUSTMENTS).
ADJUSTMENTS
1. Locate the access hole in the door to adjust the door latch (1) and remove the mylar tape (2).
2. Loosen latch adjusting screw (3) threw access slot in door shut face (1/2 to 1 full turn).
3. Operate the door handles several times to reduce any possible linkage binding and tighten the adjustment screw to 3 N·m (30 in. lbs.).
4. Operate the door handles again to verify proper operation and reinstall the mylar tape.