For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the rear side door handle and disengage the upper latch cable. Refer to Release Handle - Rear Door .
- Remove the upper trim panel. Refer to Upper Extension Trim Panel Replacement .
- Disengage the plastic clip from the cable by rotating the clip away from the cable.
- Remove the cable from bracket on the latch by prying with a screwdriver while the latch is installed to the door.
- Remove the cable from the rear side door handle opening so the insulator comes out with it.
Installation Procedure
- Install the barrier to the cable.
- Remove the upper latch. Refer to Rear Side Door Latch Replacement .
- Route the cable into the door from the upper latch location. Locate the barrier between the garnish molding attachment holes in the pillar.
- Install the cable to the latch by engaging the plastic clip and then pressing the cable into the bracket on the latch.
- Install the cable to the rear door handle.
- Install the upper latch. Refer to Rear Side Door Latch Replacement .
- Install the rear door release handle. Refer to Release Handle - Rear Door .
- Check the operation. Both the upper and lower latches must release prior to the handle reaching the end of its travel.
Important: Be sure to route the cable under the cable guide feature of the handle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the rear door release handle fasteners (Coupe) to 2.5 N·m
(23 lb in).
