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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. Remove the sliding door inner trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the sliding door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 320039  Size: SH
  5. Remove the power sliding door unlatch release actuator electrical connector (3).
  6. Remove the power sliding door unlatch release actuator screws (2).
  7. Remove the power sliding door unlatch release actuator (1) from the power sliding door.
  8. Unhook the power sliding door latch release actuator rod from the power sliding door latch release actuator.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 320039  Size: SH
  1. Hook the power sliding door latch release actuator rod to the power sliding door latch release actuator.
  2. Install the power sliding door unlatch release actuator (1) to the power sliding door.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the power sliding door unlatch release actuator screws (2).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  6. Connect the power sliding door unlatch release actuator electrical connector (3).
  7. Install the sliding door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  8. Install the sliding door inner trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. 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 .

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