For 1990-2009 cars

## Rear Side Door Latch Replacement Lower (Coupe)

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the lower trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
2. Partially remove the water deflector for access to the opening in the door.
3. Remove the lower latch sound barrier. Refer to Lower Latch Sound Barrier - Rear Door .
4. Remove the fasteners and pull the latch out of the door.
5. Disengage the plastic clip from the cable by rotating the clip away from the cable.
6. Remove the cable from the bracket on the latch.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the cable to the latch by engaging the plastic clip and then pressing the cable into the bracket on the latch.
2. Apply Loctite 242® threadlocker, or equivalent, to the latch fasteners.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the latch to the door.

Tighten
Tighten the rear door lower latch bolts (Coupe) to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

4. Install the lower latch sound barrier. Refer to Lower Latch Sound Barrier - Rear Door .
5. Install the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement . Make sure there are no wrinkles in the area indicated in the illustration.
6. Install the lower trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
7. Check the operation. Both the upper and lower latches must release prior to the rear door handle reaching the end of its travel.

## Rear Side Door Latch Replacement Upper (Coupe)

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the upper trim panel. Refer to Upper Extension Trim Panel Replacement .
2. Disengage the plastic clip from the cable by rotating the clip away from the cable.
3. Remove the cable from the bracket on the latch by prying with a screwdriver while the latch is installed to the door.
4. Remove the latch fasteners and remove the latch.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the cable to the latch by engaging the plastic clip and then pressing the cable into the bracket on the latch.
2. Apply Loctite 242® threadlocker, or equivalent, to the latch fasteners.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the latch to the door.

Tighten
Tighten the rear door upper latch bolts (Coupe) to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

4. Install the upper trim panel. Refer to Upper Extension Trim Panel Replacement .
5. Check the operation. Both the upper and lower latches must release prior to the rear door handle reaching the end of its travel. There is no adjustment in the cables.

## Rear Side Door Latch Replacement Sedan/Wagon

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement . The outer panel is removed in the illustration to show the location.

Important: The rod retaining clips used in the door lock levers and mechanisms are not re-usable. Retention characteristics are minimized once a rod is extracted. The clips must be replaced every time a rod is extracted.

2. Disconnect the rods from inside the handle assembly.
3. Disconnect the rods from the door latch.
4. Remove the screws and remove the door latch.

### Installation Procedure

1. If installing the old door latch, replace all of the rod retaining clips in the door latch.
2. Install the door lock with the screws.
3. Connect the rods to the door latch and door retainers.

Important: Check for proper adjustment. There should be no tension on the pivot or door lock.

4. Tighten the door latch fasteners.
5. Tighten the top screw first.
6. Tighten the lower inboard screw second.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

7. Tighten the lower outboard screw last.

Tighten
Tighten the rear door latch fasteners (Sedan/Wagon) to 11 N·m (97 lb in).

8. Install the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .