For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the door trim panel front. Refer to Door Trim Panel - Front Removal.
2. Replace the water deflector if damaged.
3. Remove the water deflector carefully by peeling back the edges.
4. Detach the front lock rod from the latch assembly by pulling outward.
5. Remove the lock rod by pulling up through the access hole.
6. Remove the door handle actuator rod front inside. Refer to Door Handle Actuator Rod Front Inside Removal.
7. Remove the window guide by removing the bolt in door jamb and sliding guide downward.
8. Disconnect the electrical connections from the latch mechanism.
9. Use a marker to identify the correct lock rod orientation to aid installation.
10. Remove the latch mechanism from door structure.
11. Remove the lock cylinder lock rod from the latch mechanism by rotating the latch mechanism as required.
12. Remove the lock cylinder lock rod from lock cylinder by routing rod through retainer.

### Installation Procedure

1. Route the lock cylinder lock rod through retainer in lock cylinder.
2. Attach the latch mechanism to lock rod aligning to previous marks and also ensuring door handle actuator rod connects to latch mechanism before bolts are installed.
3. Install the latch mechanism in correct position.

Tighten
Tighten the latch-to-door bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

4. Connect the electrical connection to latch mechanism.
5. Install the window guide by sliding the guide upward to engage the retainer into slot.
6. Install the window guide bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the window guide bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

7. Place the lock rod through the access hole.
8. Attach the lock rod to clip by pushing toward the outer door panel.
9. Install the door handle actuator rod front inside. Refer to Door Handle Actuator Rod Installation.
10. Verify the correct operation of all actuator rods.
11. Replace the water deflector if damaged.
12. Install the water deflector to previous holes and position.
13. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel - Front Installation.