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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Move the seat to the rear position.

  2. Object Number: 1242654  Size: SH
  3. Remove both trim plugs from the fastener sockets (1) of the floor mounted door release.
  4. Remove the pushpin (2) from the front seat riser cover. The cover is nearest to the floor mounted door release.
  5. Tilt the seat riser cover forward for clearance to the rear fastener of the door release.
  6. Remove both fasteners (1) from the door release.

  7. Object Number: 1291923  Size: SH
  8. Remove the fasteners (1) from the backside of the door release actuator.

  9. Object Number: 1291932  Size: SH
  10. Separate the release halves, and unseat the cable sheath (2) from the housing.
  11. Important: Note the position of the cable sheath end in the actuator housing for installation reference.

  12. Rotate the door release towards the rear, while guiding the cable between the actuator halves.
  13. Disengage the cable end (1) from the latch actuating lever.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1291932  Size: SH
  1. With the door release actuator facing the rear, engage the cable end (1) to the release actuating lever.
  2. Rotate the door release assembly forward, while guiding the cable between the actuator halves.
  3. Position the cable sheath (2) in the actuator, and join the halves.
  4. Important: Position the cable sheath end in the molded fingers of the actuator housing.

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1291923  Size: SH
  5. Install the fasteners (1) to the backside of the door release actuator.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 2 N·m (18 lb in)

  7. Position the door release actuator to the door sill.

  8. Object Number: 1242654  Size: SH
  9. Install both fasteners (1) to the door release.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 10 N·m (89 lb in)

  11. Install both fastener trim plugs (1) to the door release actuator.
  12. Align the seat riser cover to the hole in the riser. Fasten the pushpin (2).