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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the rear side access door.
  2. Remove the rear side access door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.

  3. Object Number: 1252373  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the lower latch rod (1) from the latch by releasing the retaining clip (2).

  5. Object Number: 1252369  Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolts retaining the lower latch to the rear side access door.
  7. Remove the nut retaining the lower latch to the rear side access door.
  8. Remove the lower latch from the rear side access door.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1252369  Size: SH
  1. Install the lower latch to the rear side access door.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the bolts retaining the lower latch to the rear side access door.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear side access door lower latch bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  5. Install the nut retaining the lower latch to the rear side access door.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the rear side access door lower latch nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 1252373  Size: SH
  7. Connect the lower latch rod (1) to the latch using the retaining clip (2).
  8. Install the rear side access door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
  9. Close the rear side access door.