Fork and Control Link - Door - Exterior Handle - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)

FRT No: 11457202

Removal

  1. Remove Door Motor (refer to procedure)
  2. Remove Door Grip (refer to procedure)
  3. Remove press sensor screw.
  4. Release door press sensor wiring connector.
  5. Remove pivot pin connecting control link to PVT cartridge.
  6. Position control link and remove screw securing position sensor to link (torque 1 Nm).
  7. Remove screw securing position sensor to housing, release connector and remove position sensor and harness assembly (torque 1.5 Nm).
  8. Remove control link pivot pin to housing and remove control link.
  9. Release torsion springs (x2) from fork.
  10. Remove circlip retaining fork pivot shaft.
  11. Using a suitable drift, remove fork pivot shaft, collect torsion springs and paddle gear.
    Note: DO NOT use excessive force to fit the pivot shaft. If all components are correctly aligned, firm hand pressure on a drift will be sufficient.
  12. Remove fork assembly from housing.
  13. Remove pivot pins securing pvt cartridges to fork, taking note of installed position. Remove cartridges.
  14. If door press sensor is to be replaced. Using a suitable flat blade, release double sided tape and remove sensor from the fork.

Installation

  1. If door pressure sensor is to be replaced, remove double sided tape backing and install sensor to fork.
  2. Install the PVT cartridges to the fork and fit pivot pins. Check orientation of cartridges.
  3. Position paddle gear to fork and install fork to housing.
  4. Install torsion springs to housing.
  5. Install the fork pivot shaft, ensuring the flat section is uppermost. Align paddle gear, springs and fork to housing as pivot is inserted.
    Note: DO NOT use excessive force to fit the pivot shaft. If all components are correctly aligned, firm hand pressure on a drift will be sufficient.
  6. Install the circlip retaining fork pivot shaft and engage the torsion springs to fork.
  7. Position and align control link to housing, ensure orientation is correct. Install the pivot pin to control link.
  8. Align harness and position sensors to housing control link. Align position sensor dowels and fit screws.
  9. Align control link to PVT cartridge and fit pivot pin
  10. Install the door press sensor adjusting screw engage the first ten threads.