Removal Procedure

Important: 

• The door locks use the fork bolt lock design which includes a safety interlock feature. The door is secured in a closed position when the door lock fork bolt engages the striker. Rotate the lock knob rearward in order to unlock the door from the inside.
• Replace the door lock if it is faulty. Do not attempt to repair.

1. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door .
2. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Rear Door 
   Fig 1: Rod-To-Lock Clip

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3. Use side cutters in order to remove the lock-to-rod clip which secures the rear door outside handle rod to the rear door lock.
4. Discard the lock-to-rod clip.
5. Remove the rods from the rear door inside handle.
6. Remove the rods from the lock-to-rod clip.
   Fig 2: Rod-To-Lock Clip

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7. Remove the door lock screws (1, 2, 3) which secure the rear door lock to the rear door.
   Fig 3: Removing Screws Which Secure Rear Door Lock To Rear Door

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8. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the rear door lock.
   Fig 4: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors From Rear Door Lock

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9. Remove the rear door lock with the inside handle rods attached.
10. Remove the rear door handle rods from the rear door lock.
    Fig 5: Removing Rear Door Handle Rods From Rear Door Lock

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