Repair Procedures: Replacement

Information 

• Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.
• Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1. Remove the rear door window glass.

   (Refer to Rear Door - "REAR DOOR WINDOW GLASS ")

2. Remove the rear door channel (A) after loosening the mounting bolts and nut.

   Tightening Torque: 

   Bolt: 6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb-ft)

   Nut: 3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-ft)

   Fig 1: Removing Rear Door Channel Mounting Bolts And Nut

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3. Disconnect the rear door main wiring connector cover (A).
   Fig 2: Locating Rear Door Main Wiring Connector Cover

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4. Disconnect the rear door main wiring connector (A).
   Fig 3: Locating Rear Door Main Wiring Connector

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5. Remove the rear door module (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

   Tightening Torque: 

   Bolt: 7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb-ft)

   Fig 4: Removing Rear Door Module Mounting Bolts

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6. Disconnect the rear door latch connector (A).
   Fig 5: Locating Rear Door Latch Connector

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7. Remove the rear door module (B) from the inside handle (A) by pulling in the direction of the arrow.
   Fig 6: Removing Rear Door Module From Inside Handle

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8. Remove the rear door main wiring (A).
   Fig 7: Locating Rear Door Main Wiring

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9. Remove the rear speaker.

   (Refer to Body Electrical System - "SPEAKERS ")

10. Remove the rear power window motor.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "POWER WINDOW MOTOR ")

11. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Information 

• Apply enough grease onto the whole parts.
• Make sure that connectors are connected properly and each rod is connected securely.
• Make sure that the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.