Rear Door Latch: Service and Repair

Rear Side Door Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the door trim panel.
2. Remove the door module.
3. Remove the water deflector.
4. Remove the inside door handle.




5. Disconnect the outside door handle rod (1) from door latch by opening the clip (2).




6. Remove the door latch fasteners.
7. Remove the door latch (1) with the inside door handle latch and lock rods attached.
8. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
9. Remove the handle and lock rods from the door latch.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the inside door handle and lock rods to the door latch (1).
2. Install the electrical connectors.
3. Install the door latch (1), with inside door handle latch and lock rods attached, into the door.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the door latch fasteners.

Tighten the fasteners in sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

1. Start the upper fastener, (do not drive to torque).
2. Drive the lower fastener to torque.
3. Drive the outboard fastener to torque
4. Drive the upper fastener to torque.




5. Connect the outside door handle latch rod to the door latch.

1. Insert the rod (1) into the clip (2) on the door latch assembly.
2. Close the clip.

6. Install the inside door handle.

Important: Check for the proper operation of the door handles before installing the water deflector and door trim panel.

7. Install the water deflector.
8. Install the door module.
9. Install the door trim panel.