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Latch - Door - Rear - LH - Remove And Replace: Removal

  1. Remove the rear seat cushion frame Frame - Seat Base - 2nd Row Cushion (Remove And Replace) .
  2. Remove the rear sill trim panel Trim - Sill Panel - LH - Rear (Remove And Replace) .
  3. Release the carpet and sound insulation from the rear seat mounting cross member to gain access to the latch manual release lever and cable.
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  4. Release the clip from the cross member and feed the cable through the opening.
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  5. Remove the screws (x2) that secure the latch to the C-Pillar (torque 10 N.m/7.37 ft-lbs.).
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  6. From inside the vehicle, disconnect the latch wiring, release the latch from the C-Pillar, then remove it from the opening.
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