Front door latch (Discovery 3)

Removing

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

2.

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

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

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

4. Release the outside door handle mechanism.

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

5. Remove the front door lock assembly.

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

6.

NOTE: Do not proceed with further disassembly if the part is being removed only for access.

Remove the door lock remote control cable.

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

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

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

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

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

Installation

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. Adjust the outside door handle mechanism.

• Turn the lever.
• Engage the shank.

5. Install the front door lock assembly.

• Tighten Torx Head Screws (tightening torque 10 Nm).
• Connect the electrical connector.

6. Install the outside door handle mechanism.

• Insert the mechanism into the door.
• Insert lock pin.
• Screw in and tighten the Torx head screw.

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

8. Install the remote lock cable in the door. Install the sealing sleeve.

9. Establish the external handle of a forward door. For more information, refer to Outer Front Door Handle (76.58.07)

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