Here is a simple procedure required to replace the latch; fully open the window, dismantle the door trim panel and the watershield. For 2011 and later models, also take out the door module. After that, you have to unscrew the fasteners at the rear glass run channel and shift the channel aside to provide additional working space. Swivel the plastic retaining clips away from the rods, unlock the latch links and remove the electric connector. The three mounting screws which are usually of impact-type screwdriver can be unscrewed and pull out the latch from the door. Put the new latch in the correct place, put back the link rods and electrical connector and finally tighten the screws. The installation process is the exact opposite of the removal process which has already been described. For the lock cylinder, take off the outside door handle, remove the link between the handle and the lock, if the lock has a mounting screw then that must be unscrewed and the lock cylinder need to be pulled out of the door handle and the procedure of reassemble is reverse of above. To remove the outside handle, alternate the door trim panel, disconnect the link rods from the handle outside and then unscrew the mounting nuts and delicately, unscrew the handle from the door. To regain the use of the handle, place it accordingly, fit the link and finally tighten the nuts well. To dismantle the front door module for the model produced in 2011 and earlier, it is necessary to first remove the front door window glass, secondly open the access panel to take out the handle linkage and the lock linkage of the latch. Further, change the position of the latch mounting and also the fastener of the inside door handle. Pull the connectors disconnected from the electrical circuit as well as remove the harness connections, then unlock the three retaining clips which has to be adjusted clockwise and remove the door module retaining screws.
