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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the exterior rear door handle. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE - REAR .
  2. Remove the rear door window regulator and motor. For additional information, refer to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS .
  3. Remove the rear door window glass. For additional information, refer to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS .
  4. Remove the 3 rear door latch bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  5. Loosen the exterior rear door handle reinforcement screw until the exterior rear door handle reinforcement slides free.
  6. Remove the rear door latch.
    • Slide the rear door latch and exterior rear door handle reinforcement towards the front of the vehicle.
  7. If required, remove the 3 screws and the rear door latch bracket.
  8. If required, disconnect the exterior rear door handle actuating rod.
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Lubricate the rear door latch to striker surfaces after installation.
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