Latch Replacement - Upper and Lower

Latch Replacement - Upper and Lower

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (Cargo Doors) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (Cargo Doors))Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (E54) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (E54)) .
2. Peel the water deflector away from the door. Use a soft-surfaced scraper if needed. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the control rods from the remote lock.

1. Pry the anchor out of the hole.
2. Push the clip away from the lever.
3. Pull the rod and the clip away from the lever.





4. Remove the upper latch screws.




5. Remove the upper latch, if equipped.




6. Remove the upper latch and the rod from the door.




7. Remove the lower latch screws.
8. Remove the reinforcement.




9. Remove the lower latch and the rod from the door.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the clips to the remote lock.




2. Install the lower latch and the rod to the door.
3. Install the reinforcement.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the lower latch screws.

Tighten the lower latch screws to 8 N.m (71 lb in).





5. Install the upper latch and the rod to the door.




6. Install the cover, if equipped.




7. Install the upper latch screws.

Tighten the upper latch screws to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

8. Install the control rods through the clips to the remote lock.
9. Install the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair) .
10. Install the trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (Cargo Doors) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (Cargo Doors))Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (E54) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (E54)) .