Door Carrier Plate (Front) Explanation

FRONT DOOR CARRIER PLATE DESCRIPTION
Door carrier plates include the hardware, window regulators, latch, remote handle and links and wiring harness. In addition to providing manufacturing efficiencies, the door modules benefit the customer too. Having all the parts assembled into a module improves build accuracy and fit and finish between the components and trim as a result of greater communication between the release engineers and suppliers.
CAUTION: Care must be used when servicing the carrier plate that the seal isn't damaged.
NOTE: Full front door shown, full rear door similar.

FRONT DOOR CARRIER PLATE REMOVAL
1. Position the glass into the down position.
2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to PANEL, DOOR TRIM, REMOVAL or PANEL, DOOR TRIM, REMOVAL
3. If equipped, using a punch or similar tool, carefully remove the glass disconnect hole plugs (Fig 1) #9.
4. Release the two glass retainer tabs (Fig 2) #3 and separate the glass clip #4 from the regulator lift plate and position into the full up position.
5. Position the glass (Fig 2) #1 into the full up position and using tape or equivalent, secure the glass.
6. Disconnect the door wire harness at the A-pillar and separate the check strap from the hook.
7. Remove the screws (Fig 3) #6 and separate the wire harness push pins from the door structure.
8. Remove the door handle screw (Fig 3) #1.
9. Remove the latch screws (Fig 3) #4.
10. Remove the rubber hole plug in the door and remove the nut (Fig 3) #2.
11. Remove the upper latch bracket screw (Fig 3) #3.
12. Remove the 10 carrier plate screws (Fig 3) #5 and remove the carrier plate assembly (Fig 3) #7 from the door.

FRONT DOOR CARRIER PLATE INSTALLATION
1. Place the latch assembly into the door opening and install the carrier plate (Fig 3) #7 onto the door.
2. Install the latch screws (Fig 3) #4 and tighten to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.) top screws first.
3. Install the latch bracket screw (Fig 3) #3.
4. Install the 10 carrier plate screws (Fig 3) #5 and tighten to 10 N.m (90 in. lbs.).
5. Install the outside door handle nut (Fig 3) #2 through the hole in the inner door and tighten to 4.5 N.m (40 in. lbs.).
6. Install the inside door handle screw (Fig 3) #1 and tighten to 8.5 N.m (75 in. lbs.).
7. Slowly lower the glass (Fig 2) #1 all the way down into the regulator lift plate (Fig 2) #3 and seat the glass clip (Fig 2) #4 fully until a snap sound is heard.
8. Seal the glass disconnect holes with a suitable foam tape or equivalent.
9. Install the trim panel. Refer to PANEL, DOOR TRIM, INSTALLATION or PANEL, DOOR TRIM, INSTALLATION