Purpose, Function
Switches on/off in conjunction with the latch lever rotation, and detects the front door open/closed condition by the voltage which is changed by the rear body control module (RBCM).
Construction
The switch is turned on/off by the rotation of the latch lever.
When the front door is completely opened, the front door latch switch turns on (contact point: Closed).

Operation
Door open (unlatch) operation
1. When the inner or outer handle is operated, the door opens, the latch lever is in an unlatched condition, and the front door latch switch turns on.
Door closed (latched) operation
1. When a door is closed, the front door lock striker enters the latch lever groove.
2. When the door is further closed, the latch lever is pressed by the front door lock striker and it rotates.
3. When the door is completely closed, the latch lever is in a latched condition, the front door latch switch turns off.
Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Front Door Latch And Lock Actuator Removal/Installation
Front Door Latch Switch InspectionSunroof Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front map light..
3. Verify that the continuity between the sunroof switch terminals is as indicated
in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the sunroof switch.
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Front Stabilizer Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the front ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness
if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect
the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring ...
Side Wall Removal/Installation
1. Pull the side wall in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2)
and remove it while detaching hooks A and clip B.
2. Pull the side wall in the direction of the arrow (3) and remove it while detaching
the guide C.
CAUTION:
If the hooks A and clip B is removed forceful ...