Rear Door Latch: Service and Repair

Rear Door Latch Replacement

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove these items:
- Door panel
- Plastic cover, as necessary
- Rod protector

2. Raise the glass fully.




3. Disconnect the outer handle rod (A) from the joint bushing (B) and lock rod (C) from the joint bushing (D). Detach the inner handle rod (E) from the rod holder (F), and disconnect the actuator connector (G). Take care not to bend any of the rods.

NOTE: Check for damaged or stress-whitened joint bushing, and replace if necessary.

4. Remove the screws securing the latch (H).




5. Disconnect the inner handle rod (A) from the joint bushing (B).




6. Move the latch (A) through the gap between the center channel (B) and door, then remove it.




7. If necessary, detach the lock crank (A) from the door.
8. Install the latch 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 door locks and opens properly.
- Make sure the child-proof door locks operate properly.
- When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its outside perimeter to seal out water.
- Check for water leaks.