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 needed
- Rod protector

2. Raise the glass fully.




3. Disconnect the lock rod (A) from the lock crank (B).




4. Disconnect the actuator connectors (A). Remove the screws securing the latch (B). Take care not to bend the inner handle rod (C) and lock rod (D).




5. Disconnect the inner handle rod (A) and lock rod (B) from the latch (C).




6. Remove the bolt securing the rear lower channel (A).




7. Move the latch (A) through the gap between the rear lower channel (B) and door, then remove it.

8. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and each rod is connected securely.
- Make sure the door locks and opens properly.
- When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its outside perimeter to seal out water.