Removal [09/2015 - 08/2016]: Procedure

PRECAUTION
NOTE:
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2015 - 12/2017]
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2015 - 08/2016]
REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
REMOVE REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH REAR DOOR UPPER ARMREST BASE PANEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
REMOVE REAR DOOR ARMREST COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
REMOVE REAR DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
REMOVE REAR DOOR NO. 2 TRIM BRACKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
REMOVE REAR DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
REMOVE REAR DOOR GLASS RUN
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18
REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW DIVISION BAR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19
DISCONNECT REAR DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
1. Disconnect the rear door weatherstrip until the screws of the rear door rear guide seal is visible.
REMOVE REAR DOOR REAR GUIDE SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20
REMOVE REAR DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21

REMOVE REAR DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY

Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 3 screws.

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*a	Release Plate
	Remove in this Direction

Move the rear door lock assembly downward to disconnect it from the release plate of the rear door outside handle frame sub-assembly, and remove the rear door lock assembly.