Left Front Door Inspection and Repair
A. Left Front Door Latch Inspection1. Open the LH front door and raise the window.
2. Perform the following inspection using first the exterior door handle and then the interior door handle:
^ Lock and then unlock the door using the sill button. This step places the latch pawl in the fully seated position.
^ Observe the latch pawl (figure 6) and pull the release handle to its stop.
NOTE:
During the following operation check that the pawl does NOT stick or move sluggishly and that it returns to the fully seated position.
^ Continue to observe the pawl, and slowly return the handle to its rest position.
^ Repeat all latch inspection steps using the interior release handle.
3. Lower the door window fully and repeat step 2.
4. Close the door several times and verify that there is no "bounce" off of the door seal and that the latch works correctly.
5. If the pawl operated freely during the inspections in step 2 and no door bounce is observed in step 4, go to "Left and Right Rear Door Inspection and Repair" and inspect the rear doors.
6. If the pawl was sticking or sluggish during inspections in step 2 or if door bounce is experience in step 4, replace the latch as described in Section B.
B. Left Front Door Latch Replacement
1. Refer to the Workshop Manual, Section 76 and remove the left front door latch.
NOTE:
On some vehicles, the inboard latch bolt may have a spacer (figure 7) between the door and latch. This spacer must be installed during installation
2. when the latch has been removed:
^ Drill out the inboard latch mounting hole using a 12 mm. (15/32") drill bit.
^ Remove any sharp edges around the hole.
NOTE:
During installation the following pants must be used (figure 7):
^ Washer (AFU1069) under the inboard mounting bolt.
^ Spacer if originally installed.
3. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 76. Apply a new gasket to the new latch and install.
4. Torque the upper and lower screws on the door case edge to 4-5 Nm. (36-45 lbf.in.) and then torque the interior mounting screw to 4-5 Nm. (36-45 lbf.in.) also.
5. Before installing the door trim panel verify the following:
^ Refer to the Workshop Manual, Section 76 and to TIB 76/01/97/US. Ensure that the door lock actuator is adjusted properly.
^ Refer to TIB 76/02/97/US. Ensure the front door handle link rod adjustment is correct.
^ Ensure proper alignment of the door glass frame to the door seal to prevent water leaks and wind noise.
^ Ensure that the water curtain is sealed fully around the perimeter. Seal any small tears using waterproof tape.
C. Left Front Door Functional Check
1. Open the left front door and raise the window.
2. Perform the following inspection using the first the exterior door handle and then the interior door handle to ensure that the latch pawl operates freely:
^ Lock and then unlock the door using the sill button. This step places the latch pawl in the fully seated position.
^ Observe the latch pawl (figure 8) and pull the release handle to its stop.
NOTE:
During the following operation check that the paw does NOT stick or move sluggishly and that it returns to the fully seated position.
^ Continue to observe the pawl, and slowly return the handle to its rest position.
^ Repeat all latch inspection steps using the interior release handle.
3. Lower the door window fully and repeat step 2.
4. Check operation of door sill button with central door lock remote and vehicle key.
5. Close the door several times and verify that there is no "bounce" off of the door seal and that the latch works correctly.
6. Perform final check of power window operation.