Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

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 trim panel - rear door.
3. Remove the sealing cover - rear door.

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


1. Remove the screw to remove the bracket - door trim rear.
2. Disconnect connectors.
3. Carefully remove the butyl tape to remove the sealing cover - rear door.






4. Remove the screws to remove the latch & actuator assembly - rear.






INSTALLATION

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

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: Make sure the child safety lock works correctly after installation.