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

  1. Position the LH rear door latch into the vehicle, and install new bolts (x2) that attach the door latch to the body.

    Torque 10 N.m 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T30 socket
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  2. Connect the LH rear door latch assembly electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock.
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  3. Install the closeout panel for the LH rear door latch assembly.
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  4. Fold the LH rear wheelhouse absorber to its original position, and then install the release cable onto wheelhouse absorber.
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  5. Install the clip that attaches the LH rear door release cable to the body.
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  6. Fold the LH rear cabin carpet to its original position.
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  7. Install the LH lower B-pillar trim. See Trim - B-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  8. Install LH middle C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Mid - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  9. Install the LH lower C-pillar trim. See Trim - C-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  10. Fold the LH 2nd row seat to the up position, and then remove the seat cushion protection.
  11. Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace) .
  12. Install LH and RH 2nd row seat side bolsters. See Bolster - Outer - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  13. Move the front seats to the original positions.
  14. Install the LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  15. Install the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace) .