Rear Door Lock Replacement

Rear Door Lock Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important:
* The door locks use the fork bolt lock design which includes a safety interlock feature. The door is secured in a closed position when the door lock fork bolt engages the striker. Rotate the lock knob rearward in order to unlock the door from the inside.

* Replace the door lock if it is faulty. Do not attempt to repair.


1. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement. Service and Repair




2. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement. Service and Repair
3. Use side cutters in order to remove the lock-to-rod clip which secures the rear door outside handle rod to the rear door lock.
4. Discard the lock-to-rod clip.
5. Remove the rods from the rear door inside handle.




6. Remove the rods from the lock-to-rod clip.




7. Remove the door lock screws (1, 2, 3) which secure the rear door lock to the rear door.




8. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the rear door lock.




9. Remove the rear door lock with the inside handle rods attached.
10. Remove the rear door handle rods from the rear door lock.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the rear door inside handle rods to the rear door lock.
2. Install the new lock-to-rod clip to the rear door lock.




3. Install the electrical connectors to the rear door lock.
4. Align the rear door lock to the rear door with the inside handle rods and electrical connectors attached.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

5. Install the door lock screws (1, 2, 3) which secure rear door lock to the rear door.

Tighten the screws in the sequence shown (1, 2, 3) to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




6. Align the rear door outside handle rod to the new rod-to-lock clip, eliminating the rear door outside handle free play.
7. Apply pressure to the rod-to-lock clip until fully seated.




8. Install the lock cylinder rod to the rear door outside handle.




9. Install the inside handle rods to the inside door handle.




10. Install the inside handle rods into the rod-to-lock clip.
11. Inspect the system for proper operation.
12. Install the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair).
13. Install the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement. Service and Repair