Rear Door: Service and Repair
REAR DOOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONWARNING: Handling the aide air bag sensor improperly can accidentally deploy the side air bag module which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before working around the B-pillar areas. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.)
NOTE: The side air bag sensor is located in the pillar.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. To remove the checker, remove the rear door screen. (See REAR DOOR LOCK AND OPENER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5. Adjust the rear door gap and height. (See REAR DOOR ADJUSTMENT.)
Connector Removal Note
1. Remove the rubber boot from the connector.
2. Pull the green pin out until it stops.
3. Disconnect the connector.
Connector Installation Note
1. Push the green pin until it stops.
2. install the rubber boot on the connector.
3. Connect the connector.
4. Push the green pin until it locks the connector.