Rear Door Latch Replacement

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Raise the glass fully.
Remove these items:
- Door panel (see Rear Door Panel Removal/Installation )
- Plastic cover, as necessary (see Component Location Index - Sedan Front Door )
- Outer handle (see Rear Door Outer Handle Replacement )
Disconnect the connectors (A) and actuator rod (B), then remove the power door lock actuator (C).

Fig 1: Removing Power Door Lock Actuator
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Disconnect the lock rod (A) from the lock crank (B).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Lock Rod From Lock Crank
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Move the latch (A) until you can disconnect each rod, and disconnect the inner handle rod (B), lock rod (C) and actuator rod (D) from the latch. Take care not to bend any of the rods.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Inner Handle Rod, Lock Rod & Actuator Rod From Latch
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With a shop towel (A) to protect the outer handle opening, remove the latch (B) through the outer handle opening.

Fig 4: Removing Latch Through Outer Handle Opening Using Shop Towel
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Remove the inner handle rod (A) and lock rod (B) from the rod holder (C), and remove the lock crank (D) from the door.

Fig 5: Removing Lock Crank From Door
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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.