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(5)	Drive top hinge pin downward and remove pin		OUTSIDE FRONT DOOR LATCH RELEASE
from hinge.			HANDLE INSTALLATION
(6)	Separate door from vehicle.		Reverse the preceding operation.

FRONT DOOR INSTALLATION

Reverse the preceding operation. The door should not require re-alignment. If door does need alignment, refer to Front Door Hinge Installation paragraph in this section.

Fig. 13 Front Door Assembly

FRONT DOOR HINGE REMOVAL (FIG. 14)

(1)Remove front fender wheelhouse splash shield. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Splash Shield Removal paragraph in this section.

(2)Support door on a suitable lifting device.

(3)Drive out hinge pin on the effected hinge.

(4)Remove bolts holding hinge to hinge pillar and separate hinge form vehicle.

FRONT DOOR HINGE INSTALLATION

Reverse the preceding operation. Align door to achieve 6 mm (0.240 in.) gap to all surrounding panels and flush across gaps.

OUTSIDE FRONT DOOR LATCH RELEASE HANDLE

OUTSIDE FRONT DOOR LATCH RELEASE HANDLE REMOVAL (FIG. 14)

(1)Remove front door trim panel, silencer pad, and water shield.

(2)Raise door glass to full up position.

(3)Disconnect security alarm switch and illuminated entry switch from back of outside front door latch release handle, if equipped. For additional information refer to Group 8Q, Vehicle Theft Security System

(4)Disconnect lock rod and latch release rod from door latch assembly.

(5)Remove nuts holding outside door latch handle to retainer bracket and separate bracket from door.

(6)Swing lock rod upward, parallel to back of latch handle, and separate latch handle from door panel.

Fig. 14 Outside Front Door Latch Release Handle

FRONT DOOR LATCH

REMOVAL (FIG. 15)

(1)Remove front door trim panel, silencer pad and water shield.

(2)Raise door glass to full up position.

(3)Disconnect all actuator rods from door latch assembly.

(4)Remove screws holding door latch assembly to inner door rear panel and separate latch from door.

INSTALLATION

Reverse the preceding operation.

Fig. 15 Front Door Latch Assembly