Front door latch (Discovery 3)

Removal

1. Remove the window regulator motor and the window regulator assembly. For more information, refer to Front Door Window Regulator and Motor (86.25.03)

2.

CAUTION: Release the outside door handle and screw cover clips on the inside of the door.

Remove the front door outside handle. For more information, refer to Front Door Outside Handle (76.58.07)

3. Release the door lock remote control cable. Release the sealing bushing.

4. Release the outer door handle mechanism.

• Remove the adhesive tape from the access hole.
• Remove the Torx head screw.
• Remove the locking pin.

5. Remove the front door lock assembly.

• Disconnect the electrical connector.
• Remove 3 Torx head screws.

6.

NOTE: Do not perform further disassembly if the part is removed only for access.

Remove the door lock remote control cable.

• Disconnect the cable from the support bracket.
• Remove the cable from the lever.

7. Disconnect the outer door handle mechanism cable from the door lock.

• Disconnect the cable from the support bracket.
• Remove the cable from the lever.

8. Left side: Disconnect the lock cable from the door lock.

• Disconnect the cable from the support bracket.
• Remove the cable from the lever.

Installation

1. Left side: Connect the lock cable to the door lock.

• Attach the cable to the lever.
• Attach the cable to the support bracket.

2. Connect the cable of the outside door handle mechanism to the door lock.

• Attach the cable to the lever.
• Attach the cable to the support bracket.

3. Connect the door lock remote control cable to the door lock.

• Attach the cable to the lever.
• Attach the cable to the support bracket.

4. Adjust the outer door handle mechanism.

• Turn the lever.
• Engage the shank.

5. Install the front door lock assembly.

• Tighten the Torx head screws (tightening torque 10 Nm).
• Connect the electrical connector.

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6. Install the outer door handle mechanism.

• Insert the mechanism into the door.
• Insert the locking pin.
• Replace and tighten the Torx head screw.

7. Left side: Place the control cables in the holders.

8. Install the remote control cable of the door lock. Install the sealing bushing.

9. Install the front outside door handle. For more information, refer to Front Outside Door Handle (76.58.07)

10. Install the window regulator motor and window regulator assembly. For more information, refer to Front Door Window Regulator and Motor (86.25.03)