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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Important: By removing the power sliding door (PSD) 15A fuse, the low current logic power for both the LH and RH power sliding door modules (PSDM) will be interrupted and both PSDs will be inoperative.

  1. If equipped with a power sliding door, disable the PSD system by removing the PSD 15A fuse from the instrument panel (I/P) fuse block.

  2. Object Number: 1480590  Size: SH
  3. Manually open the power sliding door.
  4. Remove the power sliding door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  5. Remove the forward screws.
  6. Remove the lock module screws (1).
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector (3).
  8. Disconnect the lock rods (4).
  9. Lower the lock module into the door.

  10. Object Number: 1480594  Size: SH
  11. Disconnect the lock rod cable (1) from the lock module (2).
  12. Carefully remove the lock module from the sliding door.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1480590  Size: SH
  1. Position the lock module to the inner door.
  2. Connect the lock rods (4).
  3. Connect the electrical connector (3).
  4. Connect the door lock release cable to the lock module.
  5. Position the lock module to the door.
  6. Install the lock module screws (1).
  7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  8. Install the forward mounting bracket screws.
  9. Tighten

    1. Tighten the screws, in sequence as shown, to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
    2. Tighten the top screw (1) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
  10. Ensure the rear latch rod is secured into the sliding door insulator guide.

  11. Object Number: 1480598  Size: SH
  12. Install the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  13. Close the sliding door.
  14. Important: By installing the 15A fuse, the low current logic power will be restored to both the LH and RH PSDMs and the PSDs will be operational. However, both PSDMs will have to learn the full open and full closed positions of the PSD. Refer to Rear Side Door Actuator Control Module Programming and Setup .

  15. If equipped with a power sliding door, enable the PSD system by installing the PSD 15A fuse into the I/P fuse block.