Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without damaging the surface.
Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove the rear door window glass.
(Refer to Rear Door - "REAR DOOR WINDOW GLASS ")
Remove the rear door outside handle.
(Refer to Rear Door - "REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ")
Loosen the rear outside handle base mounting bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

2.0 - 2.9 N.m (0.2 - 0.3 kgf-m, 1.4 - 2.2 lb.ft, 17.4 - 26.0 lb.in)

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Loosen the rear door latch mounting screws (A).
Tightening torque:

6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf-m, 5.0 - 8.0 lb.ft, 60.8 - 95.5 lb.in)

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Disconnect the rear door main connector (A).

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Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the rear door module (A).
Tightening torque:

8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

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Disconnect the connectors and rear door module wiring harness (A).

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Remove the rear door latch assembly.
(Refer to Rear Door - "REAR DOOR LATCH ")
Remove the rear door speaker
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "SPEAKER ")
Remove the rear power window motor.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "POWER WINDOW MOTOR ")
To install, reinstall in reverse order of removal procedure.
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- Make sure connectors are connected properly and each rod is connected securely.
- Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.