TL V6-3.2L (2004)
Rear Door Latch: Service and Repair
Rear Door Latch Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove these items:
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Door panel
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Plastic cover, as necessary
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Rear door glass
2. Disconnect the outer handle rod from the latch.
3. Disconnect the actuator connectors (A). Remove the screws (B, C) securing the latch.
4. Detach the cable clip (D), and release the hook (E), then remove the latch (F) through the hole in the door. Take care not to bend the inner handle
cable (G).
5. Remove the lock rod protector (A) from the latch protector (B) by releasing the hook (C).
6. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
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Make sure the actuator connectors are plugged in properly.
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Make sure the door locks and the window operates properly.
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When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its outside perimeter to prevent water
leaks.
