Repair Procedures: Replacement

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(4Door, 5Door)

Remove the rear door window glass.
(Refer to Rear Door - "REAR DOOR WINDOW GLASS ")
Disconnect the rear door main connector (A).

Fig 1: Locating Rear Door Main Connector
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Disconnect the rear door latch connector (A).

Fig 2: Locating Rear Door Latch Connector
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After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the rear door module (A).
Tightening torque:

6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 8.0 lb.ft)

Fig 3: Locating Rear Door Module With Bolts
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Remove the rear door main connector pad (A) and mounting clip (B).

Fig 4: Locating Rear Door Main Connector Pad & Mounting Clip
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Disconnect the connectors and rear door module wiring harness (A).

Fig 5: Locating Rear Door Module Wiring Harness
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Remove the rear speaker.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "SPEAKERS ")
Remove the rear power window motor.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "POWER WINDOW MOTOR ")
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Information
- The area of whole parts should be applied with sufficient grease.
- Make sure connectors are connected properly and each rod is connected securely.
- Make sure the door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly