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13. Remove the LH and RH scuff plates.
14. Remove the LH and RH A-
pillar lower trim panels.
1. Remove the pin- type retainers.
2. Remove the A- pillar lower trim panels.
15. Remove the LH and RH windshield side garnish mouldings. zIf equipped with a convertible top, remove the pin- type retainers.
16. Position the LH and RH door weatherstrips aside.
17. Disconnect the RH main wiring harness electrical connectors. Klj . 3 ba
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25. If equipped, disconnect the shift interlock assembly from the selector lever.
1. Remove the screw.
2. Remove the R- clip.
3. Disconnect the shift interlock cable.
4. Disconnect the shift interlock assembly from the selector lever.
26. Remove the audio unit. For additional information, refer to Section 415 - 01 .
27. If equipped, disconnect the shifter assembly electrical connector.
28. NOTE: This step is being carried out through the audio unit opening.
NOTE: Rotate the temperature control switch to the cool position.
Release the temperature control cable from the blend door.
29. Remove the four center instrument panel support bolts. Klj . 6 ba
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5. Install the LH instrument panel support bolt and nut.
6. Install the four center instrument panel support bolts.
7.
NOTE: This step is being carried out through the audio unit opening.
Install the temperature control cable to the blend door.
8. If equipped, connect the shifter assembly electrical connector. Klj . 9 ba
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2. Install the screws.
17. Connect climate control wiring harness connector.
18. Connect the RH main harness electrical connectors.
19. Install the LH and RH door weatherstrips.
20. Install the LH and RH windshield side garnish mouldings. zIf equipped with a convertible top, install the pin- type retainers. Klj . 12 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Floor Console
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with automatic transmission 3. Place the selector lever in the 1 position.
Vehicles with manual transmission 4. Remove the gearshift lever handle.
All vehicles 5. Remove the floor console finish panel. zDisconnect the electrical connector.
6. Open the floor console glove compartment door.
7. Remove the floor console screws.
8. Disconnect the floor console electrical connector.
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 501-
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Item Specification
Lubricants
Multi-
Purpose Grease Spray
F5AZ- 19G209- AA ESR-
M1C159- A Penetrating and Lock Lubricant
E8AZ-
19A501- B —
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Door latch screws 12 9 —
Luggage compartment lid screws 9 — 80
Exterior door handle nuts 9 — 80
Luggage compartment lid latch striker screws 12 9 —
Fuel tank filler door retaining screws 3 — 27
Door latch striker plate screws 25 18 —
LOCK REPAIR/REPLACEMENT SPECIFICATIONS Part Number Lock Repair Package Name
F85Z-
11582- AA Ignition Cylinder
F8ZZ-
6321990- AA Door Lock
XR32-
6343262- BA Luggage Compartment Lid
Luggage Compartment Lid, Remote
F8DZ-
5406082- AA Glove Box
F8DZ-
5421970- AA Lock Lever Kit Klj . 1 ba
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Handles, Locks, Latches And Mechanisms
Lock Cylinders
Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative lock cylinder and building a new
lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock repair package includes a detailed
instruction sheet to build the new lock cylinder to the current key code of the vehicle.
Latch System
The door latch system consists of:
zfront door latch remote control and cable assembly
z front door latch (21812)
z door latch control rod knob (21850)
z door handle (22404) and front door latch actuating rod (22152)
z lock cylinder (22050) and front door latch control cylinder rod (22134)
z door latch striker plate (22008)
z front door latch remote control cable (221A00)
z door lock cylinder (21990)
z window regulator switch plates (14524)
z adjunct actuator (218B20)
z circuit wiring and circuit protection
z front door lock switch (14017)
z luggage compartment lid latch with mechanical interior release handle and cable
z luggage compartment lid lock cylinder
Refer to Section 501 - 14B .
Luggage Compartment Lid Remote Control Lock Switch
The luggage compartment remote control system consists of:
zluggage compartment remote control lock switch (19C542) located in the glove compartment
(06010)
z remote control lock actuator (part of the luggage compartment lid latch)
z circuit wiring and circuit protection
Refer to Section 501 - 14B .
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Locks, Latches And Mechanisms
Refer to
Section 501 - 14B for power door lock and luggage compartment lid remote control lock switch
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