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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the clips to the remote lock.
  2. Install the lower latch and the rod to the door.
    Fig 1: Installing Door Lower Latch And Rod
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  3. Install the reinforcement.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the lower latch screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the lower latch screws to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

    Fig 2: Installing Reinforcement
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  5. Install the upper latch and the rod to the door.
    Fig 3: Installing Door Upper Latch And Rod
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  6. Install the cover, if equipped.
    Fig 4: Installing Upper Latch Cover
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  7. Install the upper latch screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the upper latch screws to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

  8. Install the control rods through the clips to the remote lock.
  9. Install the water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT .
  10. Install the trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR (CARGO DOORS)  or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR (E54)  .
    Fig 5: Installing Upper Latch Screws
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