Front door latch (Defender 2007+)

Removal

1. Remove the door reinforcement panel and support the glass with a board.

For more information, refer to the chapter: Front Door Reinforcement Panel (501-03 Lockable body parts, Removal and installation).

2. Disconnect the drive rod from the handle drive lever.

3. Disconnect the drive rod from the locking lever on the handle.

4. Disconnect the push button drive rod and lever mechanism from the latch mechanism.



5. Remove the two screws and remove the handle assembly from the door.

6. Remove the two self-tapping screws securing the lower end of the window glass guide.



7. Remove the three screws securing the latch assembly to the door.



8. Being careful not to damage the guide, disconnect it from the latch and remove the latch assembly from the door.

Installation

1. Carefully pull back the window guide enough to allow the latch to be installed in place.

2. Secure the latch to the door with three screws.

3. Secure the window track with two screws, making sure the sealing gasket is in place and the screw heads are below the bottom end of the track (to avoid damaging the glass).

4. Install the handle and secure it with two screws, making sure the frame stays in place.

5. Connect the drive rod to the handle drive lever and secure with a spring clip.

6. Connect the drive rod to the locking lever and secure with a spring clip.

7. Connect the push button drive rod and linkage to the latch lever and secure with the spring clip.

8. Install the support panel.

For more information, refer to the chapter: Front Door Reinforcement Panel (501-03 Lockable body parts, Removal and installation).