For 1990-2009 cars

## Front Side Door Lock Replacement Notchback

### Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement.
3. Disconnect the inside door handle and the lock rods.
4. Disconnect the outside door handle and the lock rods.
5. Remove the outside door handle.
6. Remove the bolts and the guide rail.
7. Remove the screws and the front door lock.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector.

### Installation Procedure

1. Connect the electrical connector.
2. Connect the inside door handle and the lock rods.
3. Connect the outside door handle and the lock rods.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

4. Install the front door lock with the screws and tighten to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
5. Install the guide rail with the bolts and tighten to 7 N·m (62 lb in).
6. Install the water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.

## Front Side Door Lock Replacement Hatchback

### Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the door water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement.
3. Disconnect the inside door handle and the lock rods.
4. Disconnect the outside door handle and the lock rods.
5. Remove the bolts and the guide rail.
6. Remove the screws and the front door lock.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector.

### Installation Procedure

1. Connect the electrical connector.
2. Connect the inside door handle and the lock rods.
3. Connect the outside door handle and the lock rods.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

4. Install the front door lock with the screws and tighten to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
5. Install the guide rail with the bolts and tighten to 7 N·m (62 lb in).
6. Install the door water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.