Latch/Lock Assembly: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2004 Dodge Caravan, and 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
For power sliding door procedures refer to POWER SLIDING DOOR
.
- Position latch/lock locking lever in unlocked position.
- Place latch/lock in position on door (Figure ).
- If equipped, engage wire connector into power door lock motor (Figure
).CAUTION: REPLACE BOLTS IF INSTALLING NEW LATCH.
- Insert bolt into slots in sliding door inner panel.
- Tighten bolts attaching latch/lock assembly to sliding door.
- Engage inside cable into latch/lock assembly.
- Install inside door handle assembly (Refer to INSIDE LATCH HANDLE ).
- Install foam block.
- Engage external cable to latch/lock assembly.
- Engage link rod to bellcrank.
- Engage hold open latch cable from lower hinge.
- Engage clip to hold bellcrank link to latch/lock control.
- Verify sliding door operation.
- Install latch/lock cover.
- Insure that enough adhesive remains to securely retain the watershield. Replace as necessary.
- Place the watershield into position and press securely to adhesive making sure to properly route wiring and linkages.
- Install sliding door stop bumper. (Refer to STOP BUMPER )
- Install sliding door trim panel. (Refer to TRIM PANEL ).