Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 claws and remove the rear door inside handle bezel plug as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH REAR DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips, 5 claws and 4 guides as shown in the illustration.
w/o Seat Heater System:
Disconnect the connector and remove the rear power window regulator switch assembly with rear door armrest base panel.
w/ Seat Heater System:
Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the rear power window regulator switch assembly with rear door armrest base panel.
REMOVE REAR ARMREST ASSEMBLY
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 clips, 7 claws and 2 guides and remove the rear armrest assembly.
REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the rear door panel.
Remove the 3 screws.
Using a clip remover, disengage the 8 clips.
| *1 | Reference Boss |
| *2 | Rear Door Inner Glass Weatherstrip |
Pull out the rear door trim board sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the reference boss from the rear door panel.
Raise the rear door trim board sub-assembly to remove the rear door trim board sub-assembly together with the rear door inner glass weatherstrip.
Disconnect the rear door lock remote control cable assembly and rear door inside locking cable assembly.
Disconnect the connector.
| *1 | Screwdriver |
Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the No. 1 door scuff plate clamp from the rear door trim board sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE REAR DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP
| *1 | Screwdriver |
Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and remove the rear door inner glass weatherstrip from the rear door trim board sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER
Disconnect the connector and remove the rear door service hole cover.
Tech Tips
Remove any remaining butyl tape from the door.
DISCONNECT REAR DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
Disconnect the upper part of rear door weatherstrip as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE REAR DOOR GLASS RUN
Remove the rear door glass run.
REMOVE REAR DOOR LOWER WINDOW FRAME SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and screw, and rear door lower window frame sub-assembly.
Note
When the rear door lower window frame sub-assembly is removed, do not allow the rear door quarter window glass to fall.
REMOVE REAR DOOR QUARTER WINDOW GLASS
Remove the rear door quarter window glass as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE REAR DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the rear door glass sub-assembly from the rear door window regulator sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
Note
Do not damage the door glass.
REMOVE REAR DOOR LOCK WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Release Plate |
Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 3 screws.
Move the rear door lock with motor assembly downward and pull the release plate out of the rear door outside handle frame.
When reusing the rear door lock with motor assembly:
Remove the door lock wiring harness seal from the rear door lock with motor assembly.
REMOVE REAR DOOR LOCK REMOTE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY
Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw.
Remove the rear door lock remote control cable assembly.
REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE LOCKING CABLE ASSEMBLY
Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws.
Remove the rear door inside locking cable assembly.