Door Assembly - Rear - LH - Remove And Replace: Remove
- Remove the LH rear door trim panel. See Panel - Door Trim - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) .
- Remove the bolts that attach the LH rear door grab handle to the door assembly, and then remove the grab handle from the door.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 8 mm socket
- Remove the butyl patches that cover the LH rear door regulator isolator clamps.
- Remove plugs (x2) that cover the openings in LH rear door to access the LH rear door regulator mounting guides.
- Connect the window switch special tool to the LH rear door harness.
- Pull the white tab to release the connector lock, and then disconnect the LH rear door handle controller electrical connector.
- Disconnect the LH rear door pressure sensor electrical connector.NOTE: DO NOT push down on the red locking tab. Pull the tab away from the connector until the connector is unlocked, and then continue pulling to release the connector.
- Remove the bolts (x6) that attach the LH rear door closeout panel to the door assembly.
Torque 4 N.m
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 8 mm socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 2 in extension
- Release the clips (x3) that attach the wiring harness to the LH rear door closeout panel, and then remove the closeout panel from the vehicle.NOTE: Release the clips from the back of panel to prevent damage.
- Remove the LH rear door speaker. See Speaker - Rear Door - LH (Remove and Replace) .
- Use the window switch special tool to raise the LH rear door glass partially for access to the foremost regulator isolator clamp.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the rear LH door glass to the foremost regulator isolator clamp.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 2 in extension
- Raise the LH rear window partially for access to the rearmost regulator isolator clamp.
- Remove the bolt that attaches the rear LH door glass to the rearmost regulator isolator clamp.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 2 in extension
- Release the LH C-pillar margin seal from the LH rear door assembly, and then remove the seal from the assembly.
- Release the LH rear door margin seal from the LH rear door assembly, and then remove the seal from the assembly.
- Release the clips (x11) that attach the LH rear door seal to the door assembly, and then remove the seal from the assembly.
- Remove the LH B-pillar margin rear door seal. See Seal - Door - Rear - Margin - B Pillar - LH (Remove and Replace) .
- Remove the LH rear door inner belt seal. See Seal - Inner Belt - Rear Door - LH (Remove and Replace) .
- Remove rear LH door glass from the door assembly.
- Remove the lower LH rear regulator mounting nuts (x2).
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Remove the plug and butyl patch that cover the LH rear door regulator upper mounting nuts.
- Remove the LH rear door regulator upper mounting nuts (x2).
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Remove the screws (x3) that attach the LH rear window regulator motor to the door.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T30 socket
- Release the LH rear window regulator from the lower mounts.
- Collapse and partially maneuver the LH rear window regulator through the door opening enough to access the motor harness electrical connector.
- Disconnect the LH rear window regulator motor electrical connector.
- Remove the LH rear window regulator from the door.
- Release the locking tab, and then disconnect the LH rear door handle electrical connector.
- Remove the rubber grommets, and then push the wiring harness and grommet assembly into the LH rear door.
- Release the clips (x8) that attach the wiring harness to the LH rear door.
- Remove the wiring harness from the LH rear door.
- Apply tape to the LH rear door exterior handle, and then carefully cut around the door handle to protect the handle and door.
- Remove the nuts (x4) that attach the LH rear door exterior handle to the door assembly, and then remove the handle from the door.NOTE: Access the bottom left nut by reaching into the door opening.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH rear door striker to the LH rear door, and then remove the striker from the door.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T40 socket
- With an assistant supporting the door, remove the hinge bolts (x4) that attach the LH rear door to the vehicle, and then remove the door from the vehicle.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket