Chrysler DODGE D150 1993 Service Manual page 1409

23 - 26 BODY COMPONENTS •
(2) Install the spacer and replacement striker on
the B-pillar.
(3) Adjust the door latch striker to engage com­
pletely when the door is closed. When closed, the
door should be flush with t h e adjacent body panels.
IOCK
KNOB
OUTSIDE
HANDLE
GROMMET
B-PILLAR
DOOR
LATCH
OUTSIDE
HANDLE-TO-
LATCH ROD
SCREW
INSIDE
HANDLE
LOCK MOTOR-TO- ACTUATOR
LATCH ROD
LOCK
MOTOR
J9123-601
Fig. 10 Striker, Lock Motor, Door Handle, Latch &
Rods
POWER DOOR LOCK MOTOR
REMOVAL
(1) Raise the window glass to the completely closed
position.
(2) Remove the door trim panel and the waterdam.
(3) Disconnect wire harness connector from the
lock motor.
(4) Disconnect the lock motor latch rod from the
motor (Fig. 10).
(5) Remove the screws and the motor from the
door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the motor in door inner panel.
(2) Connect the lock motor latch rod to the motor.
(3) Install the lock motor screws. Tighten the
screws to 11 N # m (95 in. lbs.) torque.
(4) Connect the lock motor connector to the door
harness connector.
(5) Test and verify t h a t the lock motor and latch
lock operate correctly.
(6) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel.
If necessary, refer to the installation procedure.
DOOR INSIDE HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Raise the window glass to the closed position.
(2) Remove the door trim panel and the waterdam.
(3) Remove the handle latch rod from the inside
handle actuator (Fig. 10).
(4) Remove the screws from the reinforcement
plate. Remove inside handle (and seal) from the door
inner panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seal and inside handle on the door
inner panel.
(2) Connect the handle latch rod to the handle ac­
tuator.
(3) Position the reinforcement plate at the inside of
the door inner panel. Attach the inside handle to the
door panel. Tighten the screws to 15 N # m (130 in.
lbs.) torque.
(4) If necessary, adjust to eliminate excess handle
travel.
(5) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel.
If necessary, refer to the installation procedure.
D O O R
INNER
PANEL
REINFORCEMENT
PLATE
INSIDE
LATCH
RELEASE
HANDLE
SCREW
D O O R
OUTER
PANEL
INSIDE
LATCH
RELEASE
HANDLE
D O O R
INNER
PANEL
J9123-394
Fig. 11 Door Inside Handle Removal/Installation
DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Raise the window glass to the closed position.
(2) Remove the door trim panel and the waterdam.
(3) Remove the door handle nuts from the inside of
the door.
(4) Disconnect handle latch rod from latch.
(5) Remove handle from door outer panel.