Service to Be Performed on Both Rear Doors

1. Remove rear window regulator handle, door trim panel and water deflector following applicable Service Manual Procedure, Section 10-6, Rear Door Trim.





2. Inspect to determine if a NEW door latch mechanism, with extended set plate, has already been installed (Figure 1) (repair performed under warranty).

A). Proceed to Step # 3 if New latch mechanism IS NOT present.

B). Proceed to Step # 17 if New latch mechanism is present.

3. Remove rear door handle rod.

4. Remove door handle push rod from rear door handle and remove lock knob by rotating.





5. Remove bushing from door outside handle (figure 2).

6. Loosen three (3) screws securing door latch.





7. Aligning screw hole in door inner panel and reinforcement brace. Install reinforcement brace between door inner panel and door latch using screw supplied in kit (Figure 3), torque to 2.0 -2.5 Nm (1.5-1.8 lb. ft.).

8. Tighten three (3) screws securing door latch and torque to 6.0 Nm + .5 Nm (53 lb. in. + 4 lb. in.).

9. Install "One Touch Clip" to handle.





Note:
Ensure opening is directed to the inside of vehicle (Figure 5).





10. Ensure door handle push rod is pushed completely down and door handle is completely closed then install "One Touch Clip" to push rod (Figure 6).








11. Measure door latch release position according to the following procedure (See Figure 7):

A. Lock door latch by pushing in its claw with a screwdriver. If a click is heard twice, it is locked securely.

B. Apply a scale so that it is at a right angle to door surface and contacts outside handle as shown in this bulletin.

C. Operate outside handle until a click is heard, and measure dimension (a) [Spec: 14-18 mm (0.56-0.70 in.)].

12. If measurement is not within specifications, remove push rod from "One Touch Clip" and adjust accordingly. If measurement is within specification, proceed to Step 13.

13. Install rear door handle rod.

14. Check interior and exterior rear door handle operation with inside door lock UNLOCKED.

15. Check interior and exterior rear door handle operation with inside door lock LOCKED.

16. Apply small amount (1cc) of grease to door latch spring.

17. Install water deflector, interior door trim panel and window regulator handle following applicable Service Manual Procedure, Section 10-6, Rear Door Trim.

18. Perform steps 1 through 17 on other rear door.

19. Install Campaign Identification Label.