5715B313 Mitsubishi LATCH,FR DOOR,LH, Price: 141.56$, Weight: 0.581kg

Left Front Door Latch Assembly 🔒

This driver-side front latch keeps your door closed, locked, and quiet. It’s a safety-critical part that holds the door on the body striker, controls inside/outside handles, and links to central locking. A healthy latch prevents rattles, water leaks, and accidental opening while driving 🚗.

Why you need it

Daily use wears the pawl, springs, and plastic guides. A fresh latch restores crisp handle feel, smooth locking, and reliable “door-ajar” signaling to the cluster—essential for child safety and security 🛡️.

How it works

The rotary claw bites the striker; a pawl and return spring secure it. Handle cables/rods release the pawl to open. An electric actuator drives lock/unlock, and a microswitch reports door status to the BCM. Proper alignment ensures quiet, weather-tight closure.

What happens if it’s broken

Door bounces back or won’t latch, stuck closed or hard to open, central lock not responding, alarm/light staying on, battery drain, wind noise, and water intrusion. In extreme cases, the door may pop open over bumps—stop and fix immediately ⚠️.

Tech tips

Inspect the striker, adjust alignment, lightly grease the claw, verify child lock, and reconnect rods in correct LH orientation. Torque fasteners and test all handles and keyless lock cycles 🔧.

Compatibility

• Outlander
• Outlander PHEV
• Outlander Sport
• Xforce