Body (Interior and Exterior)

Rear Door Module Repair Procedures

15steps
~90min
4/5difficulty
0102030405010.88N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

  1. Remove the rear door glass. (Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Glass")
  2. Remove the rear door outside handle. (Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Outside Handle")
  3. After loosening the mounting bolt and nuts, remove the rear door channel (A). Tightening torque: Bolt: 6.9 ~ 10.8 N·m Nut: 3.9 ~ 5.9 N·m
  4. Disconnect the rear door main connector (A).
  5. Loosen the rear door outside handle base mounting bolt (A).
  6. Loosen the rear door latch mounting screws (A).
  7. After loosening the mounting bolts, remove the rear door module (B). Tightening torque: Bolt: 7.8 ~ 11.8 N·m Screw: 7.8 ~ 10.8 N·m
  8. Remove the rear door main connector mounting clips (A).
  9. Remove the rear door module wire harness mounting clips (A).
  10. Disconnect the rear door lock connector (A) and remove the mounting clip (B).
  11. Disconnect the connectors and wiring harness of the rear door module (A).
  12. Remove the rear door lock assembly. (Refer to Rear Door - Rear Door Latch)
  13. Remove the rear speaker. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Speakers")
  14. Remove the rear power window motor. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Power Window Motor")
  15. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Apply a sufficient amount of grease to all rolling friction parts and springs.
    • Check that the connectors are connected correctly and that each rod is securely connected.
    • Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.

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