All Doors Non-Functional - Latch Replacement
REMOVAL1. Open tailgate to access rear doors.
NOTE
REAR DOORS MUST BE OPENED BEFORE FRONT DOORS CAN BE OPENED.
2. Remove rear-seat lower cushion(s).
All vehicles:
3. Remove rear door trim panel. For additional information refer to section 501-05: Interior Trim and Ornamentation "Rear Door Trim Panel Removal and Installation."
4. Position watershield aside.
NOTE
IF LEVER WILL NOT MOVE FREELY, CYCLE THE DOOR LOCK BUTTON AND HANDLE TO FREE LEVER.
NOTE
USING A SMALL SCREWDRIVER, INSERT SCREWDRIVER INTO LATCH ASSEMBLY AT OUTSIDE BASE OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR BELOW METAL ACTUATING LEVER AND PRY UP (FIGURE 2, PASSENGER FRONT DOOR SHOWN, ALL DOORS SIMILAR).
5. Remove latch. For additional information refer to section 501-14: Handles, Latches and Entry Systems " Rear Door Latch Removal and Installation".
WARNING
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPAIRING AN AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG MODULE. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
WARNING
NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS ON THE AIR BAG MODULE. DOING SO CAN RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING
TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) COMPONENTS AND BEFORE SERVICING, REPLACING, ADJUSTING OR STRIKING COMPONENTS NEAR THE FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS, SUCH AS DOORS, INSTRUMENT PANEL, CONSOLE, DOOR LATCHES, STRIKERS, SEATS AND HOOD LATCHES.
NOTE
TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND WAIT AT LEAST ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF EQUIPPED).
NOTE
RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER THE SEATS IN THE SIDE AIR BAG TO FLOOR CONNECTOR.
WARNING
THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL IS FOR RESTRAINT SYSTEM SERVICE ONLY. REMOVE FROM VEHICLE PRIOR TO ROAD USE. FAILURE TO REMOVE COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND POSSIBLE VIOLATION OF VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.
NOTE
VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE ACCESSED FROM AN ALTERNATE DOOR TO BEGIN PROCEDURE.
ALL VEHICLES
6. Move the front seat(s) to center position and the affected door glass into the completely down.
7. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to section 414-01: Battery, Mounting and Cables General Procedures "Battery Disconnect".
8. Lower the glove compartment by depressing the locking tabs and disconnect the passenger air bag module electrical connector. Connect the special tool (# 418-F468) to the instrument panel harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connector.
9. Lower the driver air bag connector access cover on steering wheel and disconnect the driver air bag module electrical connector. Connect the special tool (# 418-F468) to the steering column harness side of the driver air bag module electrical connector.
Vehicles equipped with side air bags:
10. Disconnect the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector located under seat and connect the special tool (# 418-F468) to the passenger seat side air bag module body harness electrical connector.
All vehicles:
11. Disconnect the passenger seat safety belt pretensioner electrical connector located under seat and connect the special tool (# 418-F470) to the passenger seat safety belt pretensioner body harness electrical connector.
12. Disconnect the driver seat safety belt pretensioner electrical connector located under seat and connect the special tool (# 418-F470) to the driver seat safety belt pretensioner body harness electrical connector.
Vehicles equipped with side air bags:
13. Disconnect the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector located under seat and connect the special tool (# 418-F468) to the driver seat side air bag module body harness electrical connector.
All vehicles:
14. Connect the battery ground cable.
15. Remove the front seat rear seat-track to floor nuts.
CAUTION
USE CARE WHEN HANDLING THE SEAT AND TRACK ASSEMBLY. DROPPING THE ASSEMBLY OR SITTING ON A SEAT NOT SECURED IN THE VEHICLE MAY RESULT IN DAMAGED COMPONENTS.
16. Remove the front seat rear seat-track to floor bolts and remove the seat through rear doors.
17. Remove the safety belt D-ring cover(s) and bolt(s).
18. Position the front and rear door weatherstrips aside and remove the upper B-pillar trim panel(s).
19. Remove the front and rear door scuff plate trim panel(s).
^ Remove the pin-type retainers
^ Remove the front door scuff plate trim panel(s)
20. Remove lower B-pillar trim to gain access to screw that is horizontal in door panel and remove screw (Figure 1).
NOTE
ONE SCREW AT TOP FRONT CORNER OF DOOR PANEL, WHICH TOUCHES DASH, CANNOT BE REMOVED UNTIL DOOR IS OPEN.
21. Remove the screw from front door latch release handle bezel and remove bezel.
22. Remove door handle cup screw.
CAUTION
DO NOT SCRATCH DOOR WHEN POSITIONING ASIDE DOOR PANEL.
CAUTION
MOVING DOOR PANEL ASIDE MORE THAN 6 INCHES WILL CAUSE DOOR PANEL TO CREASE OR BREAK.
23. To gain access to latch area, peel back water shield and position aside.
NOTE
TO PREVENT DAMAGING DOOR WHEN ACCESSING LATCH, PROTECT WITH FENDER COVER.
NOTE
IF LEVER WILL NOT MOVE FREELY, CYCLE THE DOOR LOCK BUTTON AND HANDLE TO FREE LEVER.
24. From outside vehicle, reach in with a small screwdriver, insert screwdriver into latch assembly at outside base of electrical connector below metal actuating fever and pry up (Figure 2, passenger front door shown, all doors similar).
CAUTION
WHEN OPENING DOOR BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE DOOR PANEL.
25. Open door(s), and move glass to the up position.
26. Remove last screw and remove and the door trim panel(s).
27. Remove door latch. For additional information refer to section 501-14: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems Removal and Installation.
INSTALLATION
All Vehicles:
1. Install new rear door latch. For additional information refer to section 501-14: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems "Rear Door Latch Removal and Installation."
2. Install rear door trim panel. For additional information refer to section 501-05: Interior Trim and Ornamentation "Rear Door Trim Panel Removal and Installation."
3. Install B-pillar trim panel. For additional information refer to section 501-05: Interior Trim and Ornamentation "B-pillar Trim Panel Removal and Installation."
4. Install rear-seat lower cushion(s).
5. Install new front door latch. For additional information refer to section 501-14: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems "Front Door Latch Removal and Installation."
6. Install front door trim panel. For additional information refer to section 501-05: Interior Trim and Ornamentation "Front Door Trim Panel Removal and Installation."
7. Install the seat(s) and install the seat track to floor bolts and torque to 48 N.m (35 Lb-ft).
8. Install the rear seat track to floor nuts and torque to 48 N.m (35 Lb-ft).
9. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to section 414-01: Battery, Mounting and Cables General Procedures "Battery Disconnect".
Vehicles equipped with side air bags:
10. Remove the special tool from the passenger seat side air bag module body harness electrical connector and connect the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector.
All vehicles:
11. Remove the special tool from the passenger seat safety belt pretensioner body harness electrical connector and connect the passenger seat safety belt pretensioner electrical connector.
12. Remove the special tool from the driver seat safety belt pretensioner body harness electrical connector and connect the driver seat safety belt pretensioner electrical connector.
Vehicles equipped with air bags:
13. Remove the special tool from the driver seat side air bag module body harness electrical connector and connect the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector.
All vehicles:
14. Remove the special tool from the steering column harness side of the driver air bag module electrical connector and connect the driver air bag module electrical connector, and install the driver air bag connector access cover.
15. Remove the special tool to the instrument panel harness side of the passenger air bag module electrical connector and connect the passenger air bag module electrical connector, and close the glove compartment.
16. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to section 414-01:
Battery, Mounting and Cables General Procedures "Battery Disconnect".
17. Prove out the air bag system. For additional information, refer to section 501-2DB: Occupant Restraints Passive - Supplemental Air Bag System Diagnosis and Testing.
18. Check the restraint system for correct operation.
19. Close tailgate.