For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the lower trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
2. Partially remove the water deflector.
3. Remove the lower latch sound barrier. Refer to Lower Latch Sound Barrier - Rear Door .
4. Remove the cable from the lower latch. Rotate the plastic clip off of the cable and remove the cable from the bracket on the latch.
5. Remove the rear side door handle and disengage the lower latch cable. Refer to Release Handle - Rear Door .
6. Remove the cable from the door.

### Installation Procedure

1. Route the cable into the door from the door handle location.

Important: Be sure to route the cable under the cable guide feature of the handle.

2. Install the cable to the rear side door handle.
3. Install the cable to the latch by engaging the plastic clip and then pressing the cable into the bracket on the latch.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Install the rear side door handle. Refer to Release Handle - Rear Door .

Tighten
Tighten the rear side door release handle fasteners (Coupe) to 2.5 N·m (23 lb in).

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