Rear Door Latch: Service and Repair
Rear Door Latch Replacement4-door
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands
1. Raise the glass fully.
2. Remove these items
- Door panel
- Plastic cover, as necessary
- Rod protector
3. Remove the screws securing the latch
4. With power door lock, disconnect the actuator rod (A) and connector (B), then remove the actuator (C).
5. Disconnect the lock rod (A) from the lock crank (B)
6. Remove the bolt, then remove the collar (A) from the center channel (B).
7. Move the latch (A) through the gap between the center channel (B) and door, then remove it. Take care not to bend any of the rods.
8. If necessary, remove any of the rods from the latch.
9. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the connector is plugged in properly (with power door lock), 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.