Rear Door Latch: Service and Repair

Outer Handle/Latch Removal

1. Remove:
- Door panel
- Plastic cover
- Inner molding
- Inner sash trim
- Sash trim
- Glass
- Rear channel




2. Remove the rod protector.
3. Remove the outer handle cover, then remove the outer handle holder.






NOTE:
- Take care not to drop the bolt inside the door.
- Remove in numbered sequence.




4. Remove the outer handle as shown.




5. Remove the seat A, then loosen the bolt.

6. Slide the outer handle base, and remove it from the door. Disconnect the connector, detach the clips, and remove the lock crank, then remove the latch with the outer handle base through the hole in the door. Pry the outer handle rod out from the outer handle base using diagonal cutters.






NOTE:
- To ease reassembly, note location (A) of the outer handle rod on the joint before disconnecting it.
- Take care not to bend the rods.

7. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE: Make sure the door locks and opens properly.