Rear Door Latch and Door Lock Actuator Assembly: Removal

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
   NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
2. Remove the trim panel - rear door. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Door Trim>REMOVAL>REAR DOOR .
3. Turn over the sealing cover - rear door.
   CAUTION:

   • Carefully remove the butyl tape. Excessive force will easily break the sealing cover - rear door.
   • If the sealing cover - rear door gets broken, replace it with a new part.
   • Be careful not to allow the butyl tape to contact any trims and seats because the butyl tape, which has a strong adhesive force, is difficult to remove once it adhered.
   1. Remove the screw to remove the bracket - door trim rear.
   2. Disconnect connectors.
   3. Carefully remove the butyl tape and turn over the sealing cover - rear door within the area where the operation can be performed.
   Fig 1: Locating Screw To Bracket - Door Trim Rear

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4. Remove the glass assembly - rear door. Ref. to GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS>Rear Door Glass>REMOVAL .
5. Remove the screws to remove the latch & actuator assembly - rear.
   CAUTION: Do not re-use the screws. Always replace with a new part.

Fig 2: Locating Screws To Latch & Actuator Assembly - Rear

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