Body (Interior and Exterior)

Rear Door Lock Repair Procedures

8steps
~48min
2/5difficulty
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Replacement

  1. Remove the rear door module. (Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Module")
  2. Remove the rear door outside handle base (A) by pressing the stopper pins at the rear.
  3. Remove the rear door outside handle cable (A).
  4. Disconnect the rear door lock connector (A).
  5. Remove the rear door latch assembly (B) by pulling it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
  6. Remove the rear door inside handle (A).
  7. Remove the rear door inside handle cable (A) by pushing it rearward.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Make sure the connectors are connected correctly.
    • Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
    • Replace all damaged clips.

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