Rear Door Latch: Service and Repair

LATCH

REMOVAL




1. Remove the watershield (1) as necessary to gain access to the latch.




2. Disconnect the actuator rod (1) from the exterior handle (2).




3. Disconnect the interior handle actuator rod from the rear door latch (3) and remove the rod.
4. Disconnect the door wire harness connector (2) from the rear door latch.
5. Remove the three bolts (1) that secure the rear door latch to the door and remove the latch and actuator rods as an assembly.
6. If required, remove all of the actuator rods from the actuator.

INSTALLATION




1. If removed, install the actuator rods onto the rear door latch (3) and engage the retainers.
2. Position the rear door latch and actuator rods into the door as an assembly. Make sure the lock knob rod passes through the hole in the inner door panel.
3. Install the three bolts (1) that secure the rear door latch to the door. Tighten the bolts to 10.5 N.m (95 in.lbs).
4. Connect the door wire harness connector (2) to the rear door latch.
5. Install the interior handle actuator rod onto the rear door latch and engage the retainer.




6. Connect the actuator rod (1) to the rear exterior handle (2).




7. Reposition the watershield (1) to the rear door.
8. Adjust the rear door latch.