Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the rear side door rear channel. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Rear Channel Replacement .
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

1

Rear Side Door Lock Screws (Qty: 3)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure

1. Disconnect the door lock electrical connector.
2. Unclip the outside handle rod from the lock.

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)

2

Rear Side Door Lock

Procedure

1. Transfer components as necessary.
2. 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 .
3. Inspect the door lock system for proper operation before installing the door trim panel.