Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Remove the rear door window glass.
(Proceed to Rear Door - "REAR DOOR WINDOW GLASS ")
Remove the rear door outside handle.
(Proceed to Rear Door - "REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ")
Disconnect the rear door main connector (A).

Fig 1: Locating Rear Door Main Connector
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Loosen the rear door outside handle base mounting screw (A).

Fig 2: Loosening Rear Door Outside Handle Base Mounting Screw
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Loosen the rear door latch (B) mounting screws.
After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the rear door module (A).
Tightening Torque:

6.9~10.8 N.m (0.7~1.1 kgf.m, 5.1~8.0 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Loosening Rear Door Module Mounting Bolts
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Remove the rear door main connector wiring mounting clips (A).

Fig 4: Locating Rear Door Main Connector Wiring Mounting Clips
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Disconnect the connectors and rear door module wiring harness (A) from the rear door module.

Fig 5: Locating Rear Door Module Wiring Harness
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Information
- The area of whole parts should be applied with sufficient grease.
- Make sure connectors are connected properly and each rod is connected securely.
- Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly