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Rear Door Latch: Service and Repair

Removing:
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Door window must be closed

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Remove door handle.

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Remove door trim

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Partially remove vapor barrier in rear area 

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Remove screws with collar -1-.
Tightening torque: 8 Nm (71 in. lb)

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Disconnect pull rod -2-.

Installing:
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Loosen adjusting screw (arrow) prior to installation of door latch.

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Tighten adjusting screw after installation of door handle.
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Torx T20 screw tightening torque: 3 Nm (27 in. lb)

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Left-side latch: right-hand threads

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Right-side latch: left-hand threads

The adjustment is carried out simultaneously by tightening the adjusting screw.

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