Rear Door Latch: Service and Repair

Rear Door Latch and Door Lock Actuator Assembly

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the rear door trim.
3. Remove the sealing cover.

CAUTION:
- Carefully remove the butyl tape. Excessive force will easily break the cover.
- If the sealing cover gets broken, replace it with a new part.






4. Remove the rear door glass.
5. Remove the rear door latch and door lock actuator assembly.
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the screws, and remove the rear door latch & door lock actuator assembly.






INSTALLATION

1. Before installation, check the following items.
- Cable and rod are free from deformation.
- Grease is applied sufficiently to rod joints.
If grease is insufficient, add it as necessary before assembling the rod.

2. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:
T1: 6.5 N.m (0.66 kgf.m, 4.8 ft.lb)
T2: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf.m, 5.5 ft.lb)
T3: 18 N.m (1.84 kgf.m, 13.3 ft.lb)

NOTE: After installation, make sure that the child safety lock works correctly.