Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement .
2. Remove the rear side door rear channel. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Rear Channel Replacement .

1

Rear Side Door Outside Handle Bracket Screw

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)

2

Rear Side Door Lock Screws (Qty: 3)

Procedure

Unclip the outside handle rod from the lock.

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)

3

Rear Side Door Outside Handle Bracket

Procedure

1. In order to prevent outside handle lever pre-load, latch, outside handle, handle bracket and cover/cap shall be fully secured to the door prior to securing integral latch clip to outside handle rod. Integral latch clip shall be in the full up position while securing to outside handle rod. Refer to Rear Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment .
2. Inspect the door lock system for proper operation before installing the door trim panel.