Lock cylinders. Front door latch
Ignition, door, deck lid, and rear hatch lock cylinders
are all codable to the key. Lock barrels, tumblers,
and tumbler springs are available to allow the
technician to change replacement locks cylinders to
match the customer's original key set. See the appropriate
section in this manual for lock cylinder
removal. See the Mopart catalogue for part numbers
and lock coding procedures. REMOVAL (1) Remove door trim panel.
(2) Peel back water dam as necessary.
(3) For access to latch, roll up glass and remove
bolts attaching rearward glass run channel to door.
Move and secure glass run channel.
(4) Remove screws attaching latch to door shut
face (Fig. 34).
(5) Disengage wire harness connector for power
door locks, if equipped.
(6) Disengage lock button to latch rod from the
latch.
(7) Disengage lock cylinder to latch rod from the
latch (Fig. 32).
(8) Disengage inside handle to latch rod from the
latch.
(9) Disengage outside handle to latch rod from the
latch.
(10) Separate latch from door. INSTALLATION (1) Engage latch rod to outside handle.
(2) Engage inside handle to latch rod to the latch.
(3) Engage lock cylinder to latch rod to the latch.
(4) Engage lock button to latch rod to the latch.
(5) Position latch in door.
(6) Install screws attaching latch to door shut face.
Tighten the screws to 9.6 N*m (85 in. lbs.) torque.
(7) Engage outside handle to latch rod to the latch.
(8) Engage wire harness connector for power door
locks, if equipped.
(9) Install rearward glass run channel.
(10) Install water dam.
Fig. 34 Latch 1 - LATCH 2 - DOOR (11) Install door trim panel.
(12) Using the access hole in the door shut face,
loosen the latch adjustment screw and ensure the
outside door handle is flush with door outer panel.
Tighten the adjustment screw.Lock cylinders
Front door latch
Dodge Durango (DN) 1998-2003 Service Manual
- Lubrication and Maintenance
- Suspension
- Differential and Driveline
- Brakes
- Cooling System
- Battery
- Starting Systems
- Charging System
- Ignition System
- Instrument Panel Systems
- Audio Systems
- Horn Systems
- Speed Control System
- Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Systems
- Wiper and Washer Systems
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- Passive Restraint Systems
- Electrically Heated Systems
- Power Distribution System
- Power Lock Systems
- Vehicle Theft/Security Systems
- Power Seat System
- Power Window Systems
- Power Mirror Systems
- Chime/Buzzer Warning Systems
- Overhead Console Systems
- Engine
- Exhaust System
- Frame and Bumpers
- Fuel System
- Steering
- Transmission and Transfer Case
- Tires and Wheels
- Body
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Emission Control Systems
- Introduction