Important: The outside handle lock rods allow adjustment of the free play between
the outside handle and the door lock.
All free play between the outside handle and the lock must be removed
when servicing the handle. Do not operate the outside handle before these
connections are made.
- Remove the rear door inner trim panel. Refer to
Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
.
- Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to
Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement
.
- Use side cutters in order
to cut off the outside handle rod-to-lock clip from the lock.
- Unscrew the remainder of the clip from the outside handle rod.
- Discard the clip.
- Install a new clip to the lock.
- Position the rod in the NEW clip eliminating all free play in
the outside handle.
- Snap the clip closed over the threaded part of the lock rod.
- Inspect the rear door lock system for the proper operation.
- Install the water deflector. Refer to
Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement
.
- Install the trim panel. Refer to
Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
.