Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 1612

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 26 Rear Vertical Guide Bar
(3) Disconnect lock and latch rods from door latch
(Fig. 27).
(4) Disengage wire connector from power door lock
motor, if equipped.
(5) Remove screws holding latch to door end
frame.
(6) Separate door latch from vehicle.
Fig. 27 Front Door Latch
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not close door before adjusting the
door latch. Door may fail to re-open.
(1) Position door latch inside door and install
screws holding latch to door end frame.
(2) Engage wire connector into power door lock
motor, if so equipped.
(3) Connect latch and lock rods to door latch.
(4) Install door trim panel and water shield.
(5) Adjust door latch using procedure in this sec-
tion.
FRONT DOOR UP-STOP REAR ADJUSTER JACK SCREW GUIDE BAR VERTICAL
FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door trim panel and water shield.
(2) Close door glass.
(3) Disconnect lock and latch rods from door latch.
(4) Remove nut holding door handle retainer to
outer door panel (Fig. 28).
(5) Separate retainer from back of door handle.
(6) Separate door handle from vehicle.
Fig. 28 Front Door Outside Handle
INSTALLATION
(1) Position door handle into door and install
retainer at back of handle.
(2) Install nut holding door handle retainer to
outer door panel.
(3) Connect lock and latch rods to door latch.
(4) Install door trim panel and water shield.
DOOR LOCK CYLINDER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door trim panel and water shield.
(2) Close door glass.
(3) Disconnect door lock rod from latch.
(4) Remove clip holding lock cylinder to door han-
dle.
(5) Pull lock cylinder from door handle (Fig. 29).
INSTALLATION
(1) Push lock cylinder into door handle.
(2) Install clip holding lock cylinder to door han-
dle.
(3) Connect door lock rod from latch.
(4) Install door trim panel and water shield.
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