Rear Door Latch: Service and Repair

Rear Door Latch Replacement

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the door or the related parts.

1. Remove the door panel Service and Repair.

2. Disconnect the latch cable and the inner handle cable from the inner handle.

3. Remove the screws, then remove the pull pocket base (A).






4. Disconnect the power door lock actuator connector (A), and detach the door harness clips (B).





5. Remove the plug caps (C), then remove the plastic cover (D), as needed.

NOTE: If the plastic cover is damaged or torn, replace it with a new one.

6. Remove the rear lower channel Service and Repair.

7. Release the rod fastener (A), and disconnect the outer handle rod (B) with a clip remover.

NOTE: Remove the rod fastener from the outer handle base, then replace it with new one.






8. Remove the screws (A, B), then remove the latch (C) through the hole in the door.

NOTE: Take care not to bend the latch cable or the inner handle cable.






9. Remove the screws, then remove the latch protector (A).






10. Disconnect the latch cable (A) and the inner handle cable (B).





11. Install the cable in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Make sure the actuator connector is plugged in properly, and each rod is connected securely.
- Make sure the latch cable and the inner handle cable are connected securely.
- Make sure the door locks operates properly.
- When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its outside perimeter to seal out water.